Senior mechanical Work, Jobs in Ashford (with Salaries)

Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure
University of Kent —Canterbury
- £58,225 - £73,709 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Hastings
- £45,600 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
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Senior Systems Engineer
BAE Systems —Rochester
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- No degree
- Mentoring
- Agile
Mechanical Engineering Specialist
Cummins Inc. —Sandwich
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Electronics Design Engineer
QinetiQ —Ashford
- Full-time
- No degree
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
Maintenance Technician, LCY8 RME, LCY8 RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Rochester
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
South East Water —Snodland
- From £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Engineering Delivery Manager - Typhoon
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Hastings
- £65,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Machine learning
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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Senior Field Service Project Manager
Technical Safety Services —Rochester
- £32,794 - £43,725 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
Senior Diagnostic Vehicle Technician
Command —Maidstone
- £38,000 - £43,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Automotive diagnostics
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Vehicle Inspector and Underwriter
Big Motoring World —Chatham
- Up to £28,508 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Enisca Browne —Snodland
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
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Asset Compliance Manager
Golding Homes —Maidstone
- £77,780 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Trainee / Developer Pump Engineer
Pumps UK Service —Rochester
- Full-time
- Electrical experience
- Communication skills
Quantity Surveyor
BJF Group —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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MET Technician
4 Elms Group —Rochester
- £32,500 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
Senior Solution Design Engineer - Energy
Veolia ES (UK) Limited —Tonbridge
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Engineering
- Business development
- HVAC
- Employee discount
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Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure

University of Kent -
Canterbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£58,225 - £73,709 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Facilities management
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Planned maintenance
Operations leadership experience

Full job description

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Shape the future of one of the South East's most diverse university estates. Lead critical engineering services. Make a lasting impact.

We're looking for an experienced Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure to provide strategic and operational leadership for the maintenance, engineering and compliance of our estate. Leading multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, building fabric and infrastructure services, you'll ensure our campuses remain safe, compliant and fit for the future while driving service excellence, value for money and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to lead a critical function at an exciting time of change. You'll play a key role in shaping the future maintenance strategy for a major university estate, working alongside experienced colleagues on projects that directly support teaching, research and the wider university community. If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise, leadership and strategic thinking will make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

As Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure you can expect to be involved in:

Leading the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, engineering services and statutory compliance across a large and complex estate.
Managing multidisciplinary in-house teams and specialist contractors to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused maintenance services.
Developing maintenance strategies, technical standards and infrastructure plans that support the University's long-term ambitions.
Providing expert technical leadership on compliance, asset management, engineering risk and capital maintenance programmes.

What will you bring to the role?

Extensive experience leading Hard FM, engineering or maintenance services within a large, complex operational environment.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and building services, together with a detailed understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and deliver high-quality services through both in-house teams and contractors.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior colleagues, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number CS-415-26-R

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

We know applicants may use AI tools to help prepare job applications. For guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, see: Using AI in your job application

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.

Section

Maintenance and Infrastructure

Location

Canterbury

Salary

£58,225 to £73,709 per annum

Grade

Grade 9

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Release Date

Tuesday 28 July 2026

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Monday 17 August 2026 (unless otherwise stated*)

Interview Date

Wednesday 02 September 2026

Reference

CS-415-26

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Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure

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Maintenance Technician, LCY8 RME, LCY8 RME

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Engineering Delivery Manager - Typhoon

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Trainee / Developer Pump Engineer

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MET Technician

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