Title: Airtech Operations Manager, North.
Sector: Social Housing
Direct reports: 11 (6 Ventilation Engineers, 4 Surveyors, 1 Technician)
Location: Field-based Midlands/ North
Reporting to: Airtech Contracting Manager
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
Salary: Competitive salary, plus benefits
Airtech manufacture a full range of domestic mechanical ventilation systems specifically designed for the Social Housing and Local Authority market. We install bathroom and kitchen fans, provide mould treatment/ eradication, and Radon testing.
Role Profile:
Are you a hands-on leade r with electrical expertise and a passion for people development? We're looking for an Operations Manager (North/Midlands) to lead our team in delivering high-quality services to the social housing sector .
At Airtech, we pride ourselves on our friendly and professional approach to improving homes and lives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can coach and inspire a field-based team, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and provide technical guidance while putting customer care at the heart of everything we do.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading a team of engineers, surveyors and technician to deliver safe, productive, high-quality installations
* Conducting site visits across the UK to coach, support, and audit completed work
* Acting as the go-to electrical expert for your team and stakeholders
* Managing day-to-day operations and maintaining a positive, high-performing team culture
* Supporting recruitment, training, and ongoing development of engineers
* Building strong relationships with clients, tenants, and colleagues
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and company standards
What We’re Looking For:
* 2+ years' experience managing a field-based team
* 5+ years’ electrical experience
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* C&G 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
* Content travelling throughout the UK on a regular basis, and flexible to working additional hours when required
* A sound understanding of HR processes and conflict management
* Great organizational skills – you will be managing stock and coordinating many moving parts
* Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
* Ability to coach and develop your team
* Ventilation knowledge/experience, desirable
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety and Electrical Safe Systems of Work
* IOSH Managing Safely
* First Aid in the Workplace
What we can offer:
* Salary dependent on experience
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme. Monthly; payment related to the team average performance for the month.
* Company Pension – 5.5% employer, 3.5% employee
* Company van & fuel card
* Mobile phone, tablet, and laptop
* Annual leave – 25 days and bank holidays
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
* Boostworks - Discount/ cashback platform - supermarkets and retailers
* Employee referral scheme - receive up to £500
* Quarterly Volution Values Award - receive £100 if nominated!
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Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.