At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance operations across multiple commercial properties and manage engineering teams.
- Company: Established facilities management provider with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive workplace with training opportunities and a pool vehicle for site visits.
- Why this job: Take charge of multi-site operations and ensure high standards in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in Hard FM operations.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 42000 £ per year.
Operations Manager - Hard FM
We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee Hard FM maintenance across a portfolio of commercial properties in Chester and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically experienced manager with a mechanical or electrical engineering background to join an established facilities management provider.
Duties
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites.
- Manage engineering teams, contractors and subcontractors.
- Ensure statutory compliance across mechanical and electrical building services.
- Monitor PPM schedules, reactive works, SLAs and KPIs.
- Manage Legionella, asbestos and general health and safety compliance.
- Oversee risk assessments, method statements and safe working procedures.
- Use CAFM systems to monitor maintenance performance.
- Coordinate minor works, repairs and improvement projects.
- Conduct site inspections and maintain strong client relationships.
- Ensure maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently and to contractual standards.
Requirements
- HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Previous experience in Hard FM operations or technical engineering management.
- Strong understanding of commercial mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience managing engineering teams and specialist contractors.
- Knowledge of PPMs, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance.
- Familiarity with CAFM systems, RAMS, Legionella and asbestos management.
- Strong organisational and client-facing skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to satisfy relevant background and pre-employment checks.
- Salary & Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 6%.
- Pool vehicle available for travel between sites.
- Monday–Friday working hours.
- Permanent employment with an established national FM provider.
- Training and career development opportunities.
This Operations Manager vacancy offers the chance to take responsibility for a multi-site Hard FM operation, supporting technical teams and ensuring consistently high standards of maintenance and compliance.
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Operations Manager in Chester employer: HVAC Recruitment Limited
As a leading UK Facilities Management provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, all while working in the beautiful and diverse landscapes of Scotland. Join us to make a meaningful impact in critical environments such as Healthcare and Education, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and service innovation.
