At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical teams and ensure high standards in facilities management.
- Company: Dynamic facilities management company with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values your unique talents and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring safe and efficient service delivery.
- Qualifications: Strong technical FM background and proven leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead the technical delivery of a busy facilities management operation in Luton. This is a varied, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring hard services are safe, compliant, efficient and consistently delivered to a high standard. You’ll work closely with both the client and operational teams, providing technical expertise while creating a positive, collaborative approach across the wider contract.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll take responsibility for the everyday performance of technical services on site, ensuring maintenance activity, compliance and service delivery remain firmly on track.
Key Areas Of Responsibility Will Include
- Leading on-site technical teams and specialist contractors
- Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance activity
- Ensuring statutory, health & safety and contractual compliance
- Monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs
- Building strong working relationships with the client and key stakeholders
- Supporting operational meetings, service reviews and technical escalations
- Monitoring costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
- Driving improvements in service standards, processes and ways of working
- Working collaboratively with catering and wider facilities teams to deliver a joined-up service
What You’ll Bring
- Proven technical management experience within facilities management
- Relevant technical qualifications
- A strong understanding of maintenance, compliance and health & safety requirements
- Experience leading and developing operational teams
- Confidence managing contractors and specialist service partners
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
The person
You’ll be someone who enjoys being close to the operation and visible with your team. You’ll know what good technical service delivery looks like, be comfortable challenging standards when needed and have the credibility to build strong relationships at all levels. Above all, you’ll bring a practical, solutions-focused approach and take real ownership for creating a safe, reliable and well‑run environment.
Technical Services Manager - Luton employer: 14Forty
At 14Forty, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and invests in the growth of our employees. As a Porter, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that recognises hard work and offers competitive pay, great perks, and ample opportunities for career advancement within one of the UK's largest businesses. Join us in creating a welcoming environment where your contributions are celebrated and your potential is nurtured.
