Technical Services Manager

OCS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Engineering Manager to lead a team of 25, ensuring the delivery of top-notch engineering services. You will manage the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical plants, oversee project works, and foster the technical growth of your team. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a background in M&E, and hold an HNC in a relevant field. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday, offering the chance to work within a dynamic team focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in M&E industry and project delivery.
• Experience in managing large engineering teams.
• Ability to provide technical advice and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 25 to deliver customer-focused engineering services.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance in engineering operations.
• Responsible for technical development and staff training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Mechanical and Electrical technical knowledge

Lean 6 Sigma experience

Agile experience

Education

HNC level in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

To provide one of our key contracts, Manchester Arndale, with a best-in-class engineering delivery through the creation of an expert team and the development of robust systems and processes. Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works and plant performance.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, on a permanent full-time basis, 40 hours per week.

Main Duties

• Leading a team of 25 to deliver a best in class customer focussed engineering service.
• Provide technical advice to the client and support for the team.
• Manage the PPM, Reactive and Projects on a major retail site.
• Leading account engineering team and all associated subcontracted elements including the training all the staff in new methodologies and ways of working.
• Ensure the team operate under the OCS permit procedure and approval. Understanding risk and fill any competency gaps within the site standards.
• Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence.
• Responsible for the technical development of all staff, which will include appraisals and objective reviews.
• Manage budgets within engineering workstream
• Auditing to provide assurance of compliance

Requirements :

• HNC level in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or recognised equivalent; possess experience of delivering project and CAPEX works
• A proven track record of delivery within the M&E industry
• Experience within a similar role
• Leadership experience combined with good Mechanical and Electrical technical knowledge
• Lean 6 Sigma and Agile experience to challenge ways of working to optimise value adding activity within the team (Desirable)
• Extensive operational leadership experience
• Strong communication skills. Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives
• Inspirational people leader with experience of managing large teams

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.