Technical Services Manager

Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract: Full Time

Luton | Up to £55,000 per annum

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.

You’ll take responsibility for the everyday performance of technical services on site, ensuring maintenance activity, compliance and service delivery remain firmly on track.

• 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

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.

Job Reference: com/0311/45364001/52833170/SU #14Forty

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