Mechanical & Electrical Manager
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,471 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | King's Lynn, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Freebridge Community Housing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RPO03733 |
Summary
Ensure Safe, Compliant and High-Quality Homes Across West and North Norfolk
We're looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Manager to join our Home & Community Maintenance team at Freebridge Community Housing. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of heating, electrical and wider M&E compliance programmes across our housing stock, ensuring services are safe, efficient and delivered to the highest standards.
About Freebridge Community Housing:
Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.
What you’ll be doing:
• Lead mechanical and electrical servicing, maintenance and compliance programmes, including gas, oil, heat pumps and electrical testing.
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with legislation, schedules and quality standards.
• Carry out pre- and post-inspections of M&E works to ensure safe and compliant delivery.
• Monitor budgets and support value-for-money decision making.
• Ensure accurate compliance records, certification and performance reporting.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Respond to customer enquiries and support delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Support mobilisation and procurement of new contracts.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical compliance requirements.
• Experience managing heating and electrical programmes within social housing.
• Strong contract management and contractor oversight skills.
• Ability to interpret and explain technical data clearly.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• BS7671 18th Edition certification required.
• NEBOSH or IOSH knowledge ideally with certification
Desirable:
• HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
What’s in it for you?
At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:
• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
• Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the
Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026
Apply now to join our team and make a difference to homes across West and North Norfolk!
We're looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Manager to join our Home & Community Maintenance team at Freebridge Community Housing. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of heating, electrical and wider M&E compliance programmes across our housing stock, ensuring services are safe, efficient and delivered to the highest standards.
About Freebridge Community Housing:
Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.
What you’ll be doing:
• Lead mechanical and electrical servicing, maintenance and compliance programmes, including gas, oil, heat pumps and electrical testing.
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with legislation, schedules and quality standards.
• Carry out pre- and post-inspections of M&E works to ensure safe and compliant delivery.
• Monitor budgets and support value-for-money decision making.
• Ensure accurate compliance records, certification and performance reporting.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Respond to customer enquiries and support delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Support mobilisation and procurement of new contracts.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical compliance requirements.
• Experience managing heating and electrical programmes within social housing.
• Strong contract management and contractor oversight skills.
• Ability to interpret and explain technical data clearly.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• BS7671 18th Edition certification required.
• NEBOSH or IOSH knowledge ideally with certification
Desirable:
• HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
What’s in it for you?
At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:
• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
• Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the
Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026
Apply now to join our team and make a difference to homes across West and North Norfolk!