Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Role: Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Department: Estates & Facilities Management

Location:Carbrook Sheffield

Salary: 44700 - 49716

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary for 6 months

In this role you will be responsible for management of the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical (M & E) installations as well as building fabric repairs in all South Yorkshire Police Force buildings.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on the implementation and management of all programmes of repair and maintenance to the estate both responsive and planned and to lead on the management and design of M&E equipment

• Actively manage the delivery of all aspects of M&E project work relevant to EFM and supporting projects across South Yorkshire Police. Prepare schedules and specifications of work required including minor improvements.

• Liaise with the Repairs and Maintenance team Building Surveyors Business Managers/Performance and Support Partners in the programming implementation and monitoring of planned maintenance works.

• Liaise with Building Engineers Assistant Building Engineers and Building Maintenance Technicians over matters relating to all maintenance and repairs including the day to day running of plant.

• Direct the PPM contractor in running planned maintenance programmes relating to mechanical and electrical plant and all other systems within the Force buildings.

• Undertake the supervision of project works on site to ensure delivery of work to specification and quality standards and to undertake spot checks to monitor progress and costs.

• Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations to ensure value for money and fair competition where relevant.

• Oversee and monitor the vetting process undertaken by the Business Support Team Leader and their team across the projects and advise contractors on applications and expiration where appropriate and to ensure vetting clearance is maintained at all times.

• Lead on repairs maintenance and M & E issues as part of the designated project team assisting team members partners statutory bodies and external agencies to ensure the delivery of required outcomes and key milestones.

• Prepare scheme briefs and business cases to secure funding to generate savings relevant to a diverse range of project work.

• Liaise with Help Desk staff to co-ordinate and plan work for efficient delivery and provide specialist advice to the wider EFM Senior Management Team on any new schemes relating to mechanical electrical security and access installations ensuring consistency in all Force buildings.

• Prepare concise technical reports and where appropriate make recommendations in relation to any improvements to the efficient functioning of buildings.

• Update and manage work through Technology Forge ensuring work is uploaded progressed and closed down as needed. Liaise with Estates and Facilities Helpdesk team to ensure service is cohesively managed.

Skills and experience:

• Practical and extensive working knowledge in the area of Facilities Management mechanical and electrical installations and experience in the maintenance of buildings and building services in a commercial property environment.
• Educated to degree HND HNC level in a relevant subject or equivalent significant experience in a facilities management property management or maintenance management related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIBSE CIOB or equivalent.
• Current experience of using Microsoft Word Excel Powerpoint and an Asset Management System.
• Knowledge of current health & safety legislation and buildings regulations.
• An ability to work outside normal working hours and/or attend conferences/workshops on behalf of the Force which may necessitate overnight stays and ability to travel throughout the Force area.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please click here to view the role profile

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card Company Shop Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability:South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 ()
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

South Yorkshire Polices Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness Integrity & Trust the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid:Applicable when thework can be undertaken at any location whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Contact details:

For further information about the role please contact:Sally Gleave on

Closing Date: 15th December 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Candidate Information:

Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references medical clearance vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome fromfemale and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve in order for us to provide the best service utilising a range of backgrounds experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer please contact our dedicated team on

In addition we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates:

This vacancy is temporary therefore you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent email the completed form to the hiring line manager with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support your application will not be considered any further.

Further Information:

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need such as project-based work temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

Documents to Review:

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - PleaseClick here

For Application Guidance and Tips - PleaseClick Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - PleaseClick Here

For Secondment Approval - PleaseClick Here

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