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Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life. About the job The Head of Fleet Maintenance is a pivotal leadership role within South Western Rail, responsible for overseeing Train Maintenance Centres, operations and outstations stabling locations. This strategic position drives excellence in maintenance and fleet performance, ensuring operational reliability and service quality across the network. At the heart of this role is exceptional people leadership. The Head of Fleet Maintenance leads a large, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture built on trust, collaboration and continuous development. By empowering individuals and teams, the role cultivates accountability, innovation and a shared commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. This leader brings track and train technologies together, acting as the principal liaison between internal departments and external partners. They champion cross-functional integration, ensuring seamless communication and delivery across the business. With a focus on asset optimisation and long-term value creation, the role promotes a people-first approach, prioritising wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth to drive sustainable success. Your main responsibilities will be: Safety and performance: Ensure the safety of colleagues, customers, and assets through robust maintenance practices and a safety-first culture. Drive improvements in train performance, punctuality, and reliability by reducing technical defects and service cancellations. Innovation and Technology: Lead the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies and data-driven maintenance strategies. Embed a culture of innovation across the fleet function. External and Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the fleet function at senior level, building strong relationships with internal departments, industry partners and regulatory bodies. Our People: Build and sustain an inclusive, high-performing team culture that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and leadership development to support long-term organisational growth. Financial Sustainability: Deliver cost efficiencies through smarter maintenance practices, supply chain optimisation and collaborative industry partnerships. Contribute to long-term financial planning (Opex and Capex) to support the region's business objectives. Change Leadership: Lead the fleet maintenance function through significant industry transformation, including the integration of the Wessex region and the transition to Great British Railways. Ensure operational continuity and team resilience during periods of change. Customer: Deliver a consistently high-quality, reliable and well-presented fleet that enhances the customer journey. Set new standards for fleet maintenance that ensures SWR is an industry-leading operator. Sustainability and Social Value: Lead initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of fleet operations, including energy and carbon reduction plans. Strengthen SWR's social value by contributing to community engagement and sustainable transport goals. Business and Partnerships: Engage across all functions within the business to support business planning, forecasting, business reporting and delivering against KPIs, both internally and externally. You'll need to be: • Degree level qualified in an appropriate engineering or business discipline., • Proven leadership skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills., • Ability to act strategically and interact with senior colleagues and equivalent external stakeholders., • Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and listening., • Demonstrate good organisation skills including the ability to prioritise effectively, delegate and deliver high quality work to deadlines., • Able to evidence strong commercial awareness, negotiation at all levels and are customer orientated., • Presents ideas and recommendations in a clear and convincing manner to influence others to make the right decisions for the organisation., • Ability to inspire and develop others to deliver business goals and achieve their potential., • A technical knowledge of traction and rolling stock., • A good knowledge of train maintenance depots or comparable production environment., • Good general understanding of the UK rail industry., • Clear visible understanding of safety issues related to public transport vehicles or systems., • Experience of working within a train operating company or industry infrastructure environment About the location Wimbledon Traincare Depot is a short walk from Wimbledon Park station and recently welcomed its first Class 701 train, marking a significant milestone in the £1bn transformation of suburban travel. Our current fleet operating on the suburban network (Class 455 and 458 trains) will be replaced over a 2 year period with 90 brand new 701's. Drivers, maintenance and other depot colleagues are currently in training to develop the new skills needed for the next generation of trains that will be fitted with all new modern technology. Wimbledon depot will eventually become the new maintenance home for the entire Class 701 fleet. Working pattern Working an average of 37 hours per week over 5 days Normally Mon-Fri, 0900-1700, however will manage hours, days and locations as business needs dictate. The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits including free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employee, free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependant), 75% discount on many other train operating companies and an excellent pension scheme. 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About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role: Shift Pattern: Working 5 days over 7. The Maintenance Manager will lead the Facilities Maintenance team to ensure that all buildings, infrastructure, and associated assets across Chessington World of adventure are maintained to the highest standards. This role is critical in delivering a safe, reliable, and visually appealing environment for guests and staff, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and statutory regulations. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Oversee daily operations of the Facilities Maintenance team, including electricians, plumbers, and general maintenance staff., • Recruit, train, and develop team members to maintain high performance and safety standards., • Manage shift schedules and allocate resources effectively to meet operational needs. Maintenance Operations • Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for all park facilities, including buildings, utilities, and guest areas., • Ensure timely response to reactive maintenance requests and emergency repairs., • Supervise contractors and vendors for specialist works, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements. Compliance & Safety • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety legislation, policies, and industry best practices., • Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities to identify hazards and implement corrective actions., • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and certifications. Budget & Planning • Manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenditure, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality., • Prepare reports on maintenance performance, asset condition, and improvement plans for senior management. Guest Experience & Presentation • Ensure all public areas, staff facilities, and back-of-house spaces are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation., • Support operational teams during peak periods to minimise downtime and enhance guest satisfaction. Qualifications & Experience • Proven experience in a senior maintenance or facilities management role, ideally within leisure, hospitality, or theme park environments., • Strong knowledge of building services, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance systems., • Excellent leadership and team management skills., • Familiarity with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and CAFM systems., • Budget management and project planning experience., • Recognised qualifications in engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline. Skills & Attributes • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities., • Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards. Additional Information • This role requires flexibility, including working weekends and bank holidays during peak season., • Occasional work at heights and outdoors in varying weather conditions. How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Vehicle Mechanic/Technician, Level 3+ { Ministry of Defence } Catterick Garrison Up to £32,500 basic (DOE) progressing to £36,000 once fully qualified + Salary Reviews + Yearly Pay Increases + Occasional Overtime + 6% Pension + Fully funded training and progression opportunities + much much more Are you a Vehicle Mechanic/Technician or similar with a level 3 qualification or equivalent looking for a new and exciting role working on a range of military vehicles and equipment of all shapes and sizes? Do you want to work for one of the world's leading UK Defence companies who offer fully funded training and long-term progression opportunities, in an environment where you are surrounded by the best of the best? On offer is the exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Mechanic with a level 3+ qualification to join one of the world's leading defence contractors. Established around 150 years ago, this defence powerhouse had remained at the forefront of innovations and has its name to some of the largest defence projects in the world. Renowned worldwide for their excellent training programs and long term career opportunities. In this role, the successful Vehicle Mechanic/Technician would be responsible for working on a range of military vehicles and military equipment or all shapes and sizes, where you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and further you technical abilities. This role will include a lot of general servicing, maintenance and repairs to a very high standard and to the strictest of guidelines. The workshop is kept extremely tidy and fully equipped with all the tools and equipment you could ever need or dream of. The ideal candidate Vehicle Mechanic/Technician would have a minimum of an NVQ 3 in vehicle mechanics or equivalent, be eager to work on military vehicles and equipment and do their bit for national secruity. The Role: Be part of a highly skilled team. Working on military vehicles and military equipment. Repair, maintenance, servicing and modifications. Mechanical, electrical and hydraulics. Full training and development opportunities. Further qualifications. The Person: Vehicle Mechanic/Technician or similar. Minimum level 3 NVQ or equivalent. British Citizen or able to obtain Security Clearance. Local to site. Keywords: Vehicle Mechanic, Military Mechanic, Military Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanics, MoD, Defence, Ministry of Defence, Fitter, Plant, Agriculture, Heavy If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

As a Multi Trade Operative you will be: Carrying out a wide range of carpentry tasks Completing general plumbing works Installing and maintaining UPVC windows and doors Laying various types of flooring Painting, decorating, and delivering general maintenance across homes I'd love to speak to an

Night Shift Engineer Heathrow, West London £44,000 - £48,000 We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer (with either Electrical or Mechanical bias) to join a leading building services provider at a static commercial site in Heathrow, West London. This is a night-only position working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern. You'll be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of M&E systems. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your technical skills, gain hands-on experience in a commercial environment, and work for a respected and growing company. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across a variety of systems and equipment. Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive maintenance requests. Carry out maintenance tasks on systems such as emergency lighting, fire alarms, AHUs, FCUs, general lighting, minor plumbing, and basic fabric repairs. Support and liaise with subcontractors and ensure work is completed in line with compliance and health & safety standards. Follow maintenance schedules and complete tasks as directed by the Engineering Supervisor or Building Services Manager. Demonstrate a flexible, multi-skilled approach to support efficient, cost-effective task completion. Requirements: Level 2 or 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent). Minimum of 3 years' experience in a commercial building maintenance environment. Strong fault-finding skills and a customer-focused approach. Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary of £44,000 - £48,000 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) 20 days annual leave Pension scheme Overtime opportunities Ongoing training and development Excellent internal progression prospects TPBN1_UKTJ

General Maintenance Operative – Days Only Hull – St Stephens Shopping Centre Permanent Salary £29k, Plus Benefits Summary NG Bailey Facilities Services are currently recruiting a General Maintenance Technician to join a market-leading, forward-thinking company to be part of a team looking after

General Maintenance Operative – Days Only Hull – St Stephens Shopping Centre Permanent Salary £29k, Plus Benefits Summary NG Bailey Facilities Services are currently recruiting a General Maintenance Technician to join a market-leading, forward-thinking company to be part of a team looking after

ASW - Adults Social Worker/Care Manager (Band 3). We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Caretaker - Non Resident (L2Z1) to join our team. As a caretaker, you will be responsible for duties ranging from maintenance and minor repairs to managing supplies and addressing general concerns raised by use

Engineer is expected to be competent in general engineer works with a multi-skilled role or a biased towards mechanical, electrical trades. Primary Gas Engineer on our mobile contract delivering Planned maintenance and Reactive tasks. The engineer will be able to manage unsafe situations via warning

This includes carrying out a wide range of tasks such as general repairs, housekeeping, basic maintenance, and minor works across all LEL sites Perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties including sweeping, shovelling, hosing, and removal of waste, debris, and other materials Carry out land

General Maintenance Operative – Days Only Hull – St Stephens Shopping Centre Permanent Salary £29k, Plus Benefits Summary NG Bailey Facilities Services are currently recruiting a General Maintenance Technician to join a market-leading, forward-thinking company to be part of a team looking after

Responding to reactive maintenance issues and supporting planned preventative maintenance. Ability to diagnose issues and carry out general maintenance across multiple trades. General Maintenance Operative - Electrical Bias Barnsley - £32,000-£34,000 depending on experience.