Branta Recruitment Ltd

Branta are seeking an experienced, technically robust Hard Services Manager for a contract role in Newcastle for a business-critical, 6-month contract. The successful individual will take operational ownership of the compliance, management, and strategic delivery of all building-related engineering services. You will be responsible for ensuring that statutory, mandatory, and organisational requirements are met while guaranteeing safe, reliable, and efficient mechanical, electrical, and building fabric services across the entire portfolio. Key Duties & Responsibilities Operational & Technical Leadership Lead and manage all daily mechanical, electrical, and building fabric maintenance activities across a diverse multi-site estate. Oversee and optimize active planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdown pipelines, and critical lifecycle asset replacement programmes. Ensure all critical building infrastructure (HVAC, electrical distribution, BMS systems, water hygiene, fire safety systems, and lifts) operates safely and in absolute alignment with UK legislation. Act as the estate's Authorised Person (e.g., AP Electrical, AP Mechanical, AP Pressure Systems, or Water) as required. Compliance, Safety & Risk Mitigation Drive 100% statutory and regulatory compliance across the estate, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety at Work legislation, Electricity at Work Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, and Water Safety (ACoP L8). Maintain pristine, audit-ready compliance files, asset registries, data logs, and comprehensive audit trails. Review, challenge, and sign off on contractor RAMS and implement strict safe systems of work (SSOW) and hot works permits. Contractor & Team Management Supervise and mentor the internal engineering workforce (supervisors, technicians, and craft personnel), planning and prioritizing workloads to maximize floor efficiency. Manage, audit, and hold accountable specialist third-party engineering contractors against strict SLAs and KPIs. Support the wider team with procurement, localized tendering processes, and performance evaluations for specialist hard services vendors. Commercial & Financial Control Administer fixed budgets for hard services, overseeing spend on planned works, reactive callouts, and minor capital upgrades. Track contractor billing, forecast financial requirements for the remainder of the contract term, and drive cost efficiencies. Contribute technical expertise to long-term capital investment schemes, estate resilience planning, and corporate decarbonization/sustainability goals. The Ideal Candidate (Person Specification) Qualifications & Technical Bias: A strong, time-served mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering bias. Recognized Authorised Person (AP) training credentials (electrical, mechanical, pressure, or water safety). Formal health and safety qualifications (IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate). Professional engineering registration (IEng/CEng) is highly desirable but not strictly mandatory. Experience Required: Significant, verifiable track record managing Hard FM services within a complex, multi-site corporate, educational, public, or healthcare estate. Exceptional leadership credentials with experience managing both directly employed mobile trade technicians and specialist tier-1 external subcontractors. Proficient in the deployment, tracking, and close-out of tasks within corporate CAFM systems. Deep, practical knowledge of UK statutory compliance parameters, building regulations, and asset lifecycle asset tracking. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical risks and maintenance disruptions clearly to senior leadership and estate users. Working Conditions & Additional Information Travel: Ability to travel efficiently between multi-site property locations across the North East region. Flexibility: Occasional evening or weekend oversight may be required to monitor major project works or system shutdowns. Participation in an out-of-hours on-call engineering escalation rota may be required. To Apply If you are an available, North East-based Hard FM leader looking for a an immediate start, apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho for more information.

Branta are seeking a proactive and organised Helpdesk Administrator to join a busy team in Gateshead. As the first point of contact for our clients, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth communication and efficient coordination across our operations. Key Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for client enquiries via phone and email. Log and manage jobs accurately, ensuring all client requests are captured correctly. Coordinate and schedule engineers and contractors to meet client requirements. Handle invoicing and support administrative processes related to job management. Maintain clear records and provide updates to clients and internal teams as required. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar administrative or helpdesk role is essential. Facilities Management or maintenance sector experience is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills, confident on the phone and via email. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic job-logging software. Whats on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunity to develop your career in Facilities Management and administration. Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information and an informal chat.

Branta Recruitment are recruiting for an Internal Recruiter to join a facilities management company in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a strategic role designed to industrialize the hiring process, reduce agency dependency, and work as a professional peer to hiring managers. We are looking for an individual who can build a predictable, scalable hiring engine to support an expanding project pipeline. Job priorities: Quality of Candidate: Prioritizing the "right" people to ensure long-term retention and performance. Reduce Hiring Manager Burden: Taking full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle so leadership can focus on operations. Volume & Speed: Meeting headcount demands for technical and site-based roles efficiently. Cost Control: Managing the supply chain and reducing overall cost-per-hire. Key Responsibilities Sourcing & Technical Pipeline Building Proactively source high-demand technical roles, including M&E Engineers, Supervisors, and Project Managers. Utilize Boolean searches and talent mapping to find "always-needed" talent. Build warm pipelines to shift from reactive advertising to proactive hiring. Process Management & Standardisation Define business needs through structured intake meetings with managers. Produce standardised, high-quality Job Descriptions and interview packs. Build a repeatable recruiting process from briefing through to onboarding. Stakeholder Partnership & Strategic Input Work as a true partner to hiring managers, providing market insights and salary benchmarking. Confidently "push back" on unrealistic expectations to protect the quality of the hiring process. Coach managers on interviewing best practices and selection techniques. Supply Chain & Employer Branding Act as the gatekeeper for the Preferred Supplier List (PSL), managing agency engagement. Implement and manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to improve data visibility. Strengthen the employer brand via social presence and consistent candidate communication. The Package & KPIs Basic Salary: 40,000. Commission scheme, linked to specific performance metrics TBC KPIs: Your success will be measured on Number of Roles Filled, Time-to-Hire, and Candidate Retention. About You You are a recruiter who understands that cost and quality are driven by a well-defined process. You have the confidence to manage a wide scope of work, the ideas to build a hiring engine from scratch, and the professional maturity to work directly with senior managers to bring the right people into the business. Apply online or contact Astrid Camacho for a confidential conversation.

About the Role We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Helpdesk Technical Co-ordinator to join our growing Facilities Management (FM) team. The helpdesk acts as our central nerve center, handling end-to-end workflow processes for all estates, building maintenance, and asset management issues reported by our commercial clients. As the Technical Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for logging reactive service requests, assessing urgency, allocating tasks to the correct internal engineering teams or external contractor supply chains, and managing workloads through to completion within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Key Responsibilities Work Order Allocation: Assess incoming client requests, categorize the priority levels based on safety and business impact, and assign tasks to engineers with the correct mechanical, electrical, or structural skillsets. CAFM System Administration: Oversee and maintain the Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, including scheduling Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), updating asset registers, and modifying database records. Performance Reporting: Run daily and weekly service reports to monitor outstanding tasks, track engineer performance, and proactively chase activities to prevent SLA or KPI breaches. Contractor Management: Assist in coordinating external maintenance contracts, monitoring insurance renewals, and ensuring contractor compliance paperwork is updated in the company system. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for engineers, clients, and subcontractors regarding scheduling updates, resource conflicts, or technical system queries. Person Specification Industry Experience: Proven experience working in an administration, coordination, or scheduling role within a Facilities Management (FM) or building services environment. Technical Awareness: A strong foundational knowledge of mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services to effectively understand and triage incoming maintenance faults. IT Literacy: Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and especially advanced Excel for data analysis), alongside experience navigating CAFM, IWMS, or CRM data systems. Organization Skills: Exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to work under pressure, juggle competing demands, and operate independently without constant oversight. Communication: Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills, comfortable communicating with frontline trade operatives through to company directors and software providers. Desirable Criteria: Familiarity working with mobile field devices or PDA engineer-ticketing systems. A basic understanding of statutory compliance regulations relating to commercial plant and building engineering systems. What We Offer Competitive salary and performance reviews. Commitment to continuous personal learning and professional development. Collaborative, high-engagement team culture. If you are an experienced scheduler with Facilities Management & Maintrenance exerience apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information.

Branta are seeking a proactive and organised Helpdesk Administrator to join a busy team in Gateshead. As the first point of contact for our clients, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth communication and efficient coordination across our operations. Key Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for client enquiries via phone and email. Log and manage jobs accurately, ensuring all client requests are captured correctly. Coordinate and schedule engineers and contractors to meet client requirements. Handle invoicing and support administrative processes related to job management. Maintain clear records and provide updates to clients and internal teams as required. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar administrative or helpdesk role is essential. Facilities Management or maintenance sector experience is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills, confident on the phone and via email. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic job-logging software. Whats on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunity to develop your career in Facilities Management and administration. Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information and an informal chat.

Branta are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical operations across a large, busy central London site. You will be responsible for ensuring all systems are maintained to a high standard, including planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance, remedial repairs, and minor capital works. The role involves both hands-on work and management of a team of engineers and contractors. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day M&E maintenance operations, ensuring all plant, equipment, and systems remain compliant and operational. Schedule, oversee, and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPMs). Supervise and coordinate internal staff and external contractors, issuing inductions, permits to work. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory regulations, including water hygiene management, electrical testing, and plant compliance. Assist with minor capital projects, including planning, monitoring, and coordinating project design and execution. Maintain asset registers, manage budgets for delegated areas, and prepare reports for senior management. Person Specification: Essential: Facilities management qualification or equivalent experience. NEBOSH certified. Proven experience in M&E and hard services management on large sites. Experience managing teams and contractors. Knowledge of building services including HVAC, electrical systems, boilers, chillers, and plant rooms. Strong understanding of H&S legislation and compliance. Ability to manage budgets, produce reports, and prioritize competing tasks. Desirable: Degree or diploma in Building Services or Engineering. Experience managing minor capital projects. Familiarity with ACOPs, regulatory standards, and best practice guidance. Skills & Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Flexible approach to work, able to adapt to changing priorities. Apply online now or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information and an informal chat.

Branta is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a busy static site in central London. This hands-on role focuses on the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of mechanical and building services systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation while meeting all statutory and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and repair HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, fans, air handling units, cooling towers, and gas-fired plant. Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) and respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical faults efficiently. Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring works are completed to agreed standards and timescales. Adhere to all health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, and organisational policies. Essential: Proven experience in mechanical maintenance of building services, including HVAC, boilers, and associated plant. Hands-on experience with reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Familiarity with statutory regulations such as Gas Safety, COSHH, and health & safety legislation. Experience supervising or coordinating external contractors. Desirable: Pipe fitting, plumbing, or general electrical skills. Previous experience in large multi-site or commercial sites. Apply online today today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for an informal chat.

Branta is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a busy static site in central London. This role focuses on the management, maintenance, and development of electrical and facilities systems, ensuring full compliance with statutory and operational requirements. The position provides a hands-on and technically challenging opportunity within a large estate environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage, maintain, and develop electrical systems and other building facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Deliver electrical installations, maintenance, and PAT testing across the site. Maintain and support access control systems, CCTV, fire alarm systems, and other security infrastructure. Coordinate and manage compliance programmes, statutory inspections, and remedial actions. Supervise and liaise with contractors to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of works. Troubleshoot electrical and IP communications issues, working with IT and facilities teams as required. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, inspection records, and risk assessments. Person Specification: Essential: Proven experience in electrical engineering on multi-site or large site environments. Hands-on experience with electrical installations, PAT testing, and building systems maintenance. Knowledge of 18th Edition Electrical Regulations. Experience with access control, digital CCTV, fire alarm systems, and IP communications. Ability to manage compliance programmes and maintain accurate statutory records. Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities. Desirable: Knowledge of HVAC control systems, lighting management, and energy efficiency practices. Project management experience within engineering or compliance programmes. Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information.