Branta Recruitment Ltd

We are seeking an organized, technically minded Engineering Planner to join an operations team. In this pivotal role, you will act as the operational heartbeat of our maintenance scheduling, ensuring that our property portfolio runs safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with statutory legislation. Whether you come from a fast-paced Facilities Management (FM) helpdesk background or have hands-on engineering maintenance planning experience, you will use your practical technical knowledge to schedule, coordinate, and track Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and compliance works. You will bridge the gap between field engineers, helpdesk dispatchers, and clients to ensure top-tier service delivery. Key Responsibilities PPM & Maintenance Scheduling: Proactively plan, schedule, and coordinate all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), servicing, and statutory compliance works across commercial and residential properties. Engineering Resource Allocation: Assign work orders to mobile engineering teams and specialist subcontractors based on trade, technical skill set, geographical location, and priority SLAs. Technical Quality Control: Utilize your technical understanding to review job sheets, asset reports, and engineering notes, ensuring maintenance works meet high standards. Workflow & Helpdesk Coordination: Triage incoming maintenance requests, manage reactive repairs, and ensure seamless communication between clients, tenants, and field technicians. Compliance & Asset Tracking: Maintain accurate digital logs of statutory testing (e.g., Gas Safety, EICR, Fire Alarms, HVAC) to ensure 100% audit readiness and regulatory adherence. SLA & Contractor Management: Monitor schedules to ensure all maintenance tasks and reactive callouts are completed well within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). What We Are Looking For Relevant Experience: Proven planning and coordination experience gained within either a fast-paced FM helpdesk environment or an engineering maintenance planning/scheduling role. Technical Know-How: A solid understanding of building services, hard FM operations, or core engineering systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or fire & life safety). Planning & Systems Acumen: Exceptional organizational skills with experience managing complex master schedules and computerized maintenance management systems (CAFM / CMMS). Communication Skills: Confident dealing with technical engineers, contractors, and corporate clients alike, with a calm and proactive approach to problem-solving. Compliance Mindset: Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to health and safety compliance tracking. If you are interested in the role apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho for more information.

We are currently seeking an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Construction Administrator / Coordinator to join a busy and expanding Capital Works team based in Newcastle. In this vital support role, you will be the administrative backbone of our capital projects, ensuring that all documentation, scheduling, and communications run seamlessly from initial planning through to project handover. If you have a background in construction, facilities management, or property administration and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role with a competitive salary. Key Responsibilities Project Documentation: Assist in the preparation, compilation, and management of project files, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, Health & Safety files, and RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements). Scheduling & Coordination: Coordinate diaries, site visits, and project meetings for the Capital Works team, ensuring engineers, contractors, and clients are fully aligned. Procurement & Invoicing: Raise purchase orders, process supplier invoices, track project expenditures, and assist with general commercial administration. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, subcontractors, and clients, handling enquiries promptly and professionally. Compliance & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of project progress, compliance certificates, subcontractor certifications, and site audits using in-house management systems. General Office Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the Capital Works management team to drive operational efficiency. Candidate Requirements Experience: Proven administrative experience within a construction, facilities management, property, or engineering environment. Organisation: Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a confident, professional telephone manner. IT Literacy: Proficient across Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning new database or project management software. Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to compliance, data entry, and document control. Whats on Offer Salary: 28,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Benefits: Standard company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development within a growing sector. Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information.

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.

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Administrator to join our busy team located in Chester. The Administrator role is a vital part of our operations. Acting as the central coordination point for finance administration, document control, and workflow management, you will ensure our contracts and daily activities run smoothly. You will manage purchase orders, invoices, compliance documentation, and financial reporting, while supporting engineers and the wider operational team to ensure KPIs and PPMs remain fully on track. This role requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with finance data, systems, and field engineers. Role Summary As an Administrator, you will provide exceptional customer service and administrative support to our business units and facilities. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of administrative and contractual services to ensure all operational requirements are fulfilled. Raise, manage, and process purchase orders and invoices for the account. Track KPIs, SLAs, and PPM performance and liaise with Engineers to ensure tasks are completed on time. Maintain accurate documentation, compliance records, and contract files. Respond to finance queries including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and open PO reporting. Support monthly review packs, reporting, and data consolidation. Check invoice accuracy including coding, margins, and billing before submitting to clients. Coordinate subcontractors and ensure all paperwork, inductions, and compliance requirements are completed. Assist operational teams with quotes, purchase orders, and service delivery queries. Promote a safe working environment and assist with Health & Safety reporting. Act as a primary point of contact for client queries, providing exceptional customer service. Experience Required Experience within a finance, administrative, or contract support role (FM experience highly desirable). Strong understanding of financial processes, invoicing, and purchase order workflows. Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Confident communicator who can simplify and explain complex information. Strong numerical ability, capable of calculating percentages, margins, and mark-ups. Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a wider team. If you are interested in this role apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information.

Branta are seeking a proactive and organised 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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Officer to oversee the regulatory health, safety, and compliance framework across our residential property portfolio and partner-managed schemes. You will conduct on-site inspections, audit asset data, and ensure all properties strictly comply with the Regulator of Social Housing standards, building codes, and safety legislation. Key Responsibilities Conduct rigorous, physical compliance inspections of residential properties during onboarding phases and routine cycles. Assess properties for hazards across gas, electricity, fire safety, asbestos, and water systems under the Housing Health & Safety Rating System. Audit property documentation to ensure full alignment with social housing regulations and local authority requirements. Compliance & Records Management Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of evolving housing legislation, building codes, and safety policies. Work proactively with partner organizations to guarantee that statutory checks (gas safety, EICRs, fire servicing) are completed on time. Track, update, and maintain comprehensive compliance certification databases and asset management systems. Remediation & Reporting Liaise with property maintenance teams to issue, track, and verify repair orders following site inspections. Perform follow-up reinspections to ensure corrective works are completed to standard within agreed timeframes. Analyse regional inspection data to generate compliance trend reports and recommend preventative risk measures to senior management. What We Are Looking For Proven experience in housing management, property compliance, or health and safety auditing. Strong working knowledge of HHSRS, building codes, and statutory residential safety compliance. Excellent data tracking, report writing, and digital database management skills. A proactive communicator capable of managing relationships with multi-tier property partners and contractors. Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment.

We are seeking a Gas Maintenance Supervisor to lead our field engineering team. This pivotal role is designed for a multi-skilled commercial heating expert who transitions seamlessly between providing high-level technical support and driving team performance. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Act as the ultimate escalation point for real-time diagnostic support on complex commercial gas systems, industrial boiler plants, space heating, and hot water systems. Team Supervision: Direct, schedule, and dispatch a team of multi-skilled Gas and Mechanical engineers, optimizing daily route planning and reactive call-outs. PPM & Quality Assurance: Oversee the delivery of rigorous planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, conducting on-site technical audits to ensure high workmanship standards. Safety & Compliance: Enforce absolute statutory compliance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, maintaining pristine audit trails and reviewing site-specific safety protocols (RAMS). Mentorship & Training: Nurture internal talent by identifying skill gaps, conducting tool-box talks, and ensuring engineers are prepared for their ACS assessments. Client & SLA Management: Interface with commercial building managers to explain technical faults, provide precise repair estimates, and protect contract SLAs. What We Are Looking For Extensive hands-on field experience servicing, maintaining, and fault-finding on commercial gas plant, burners, and associated heating infrastructure. Prior experience acting as a Senior Engineer, Lead Technician, or Supervisor within a commercial building services or FM environment. Active, valid technical credentials: ACS Commercial Gas (e.g., COCN1, CIGA1, CORT1, ICPN1) and domestic gas certificates. An NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable. Strong schematic, blueprint, and pipework drawing reading capability. Comfort utilizing CAFM software networks to track job progress and compliance logs. Full, clean UK driving licence. Apply online or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

We are seeking a HVAC Maintenance Supervisor to lead our field engineering team. This pivotal role is designed for a multi-skilled climate control expert who transitions seamlessly between providing high-level technical support and driving team performance. Your mission is to maximize asset reliability across our commercial portfolio, eliminate building downtime, and mentor engineers to ensure absolute service excellence. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Act as the ultimate escalation point for real-time diagnostic support on complex commercial HVAC systems, VRF/VRV loops, chillers, and heating plants. Team Supervision: Direct, schedule, and dispatch a team of multi-skilled HVAC engineers, optimising daily route planning and resource allocation. PPM & Quality Assurance: Oversee the delivery of rigorous preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, conducting on-site technical audits to ensure high workmanship standards. Mentorship & Training: Nurture internal talent by identifying skill gaps, conducting tool-box talks, and delivering practical training to elevate diagnostic speeds. Safety & Compliance: Enforce absolute compliance with F-Gas regulations, gas safety legislation, and site-specific safety protocols (RAMS). Client & SLA Management: Interface with commercial building managers to explain technical faults, provide precise repair estimates, and protect contract SLAs. What We Are Looking For Extensive hands-on field experience servicing and maintaining commercial HVAC systems (Daikin, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, etc.). Prior experience acting as a Senior Engineer, Lead Technician, or Supervisor within a commercial building services or FM environment. Active, valid technical credentials: F-Gas Category 1 and commercial/domestic gas certificates (ACS). An NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline is highly desirable. Strong schematic-reading capability and comfort utilizing CAFM software networks to track job progress. Full, clean UK driving licence. Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for a confidential conversation.