Job Title: Technical Services Manager
Location: Fairford
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced mechanical or HVAC professional looking to step into a technical leadership role? We’re looking for a Technical Services Manager to oversee the mechanical and HVAC systems across a large estate in Fairford.
As the Technical Services Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of maintenance engineers and ensuring that all planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered to the highest standards. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in building services, mechanical engineering, or HVAC systems who’s ready to take on a senior technical position.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and support a team of engineers delivering maintenance on mechanical, HVAC, and building systems
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Ensure statutory and mandatory compliance across all mechanical systems
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Supervise external contractors, ensuring quality, compliance, and project handovers are completed properly
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Collaborate with the wider estate team to implement and manage a robust maintenance programme
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Oversee RAMS, H&S documentation, and compliance with JSP 375 and HSE guidance
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Monitor asset performance and take corrective action where necessary
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Support training and mentoring of apprentices and junior team members
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Represent the department in client meetings and technical reviews
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Participate in the on-call rota as part of the management team
What We’re Looking For:
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Recognised qualifications in mechanical or HVAC engineering
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Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation (e.g. COSHH, RIDDOR)
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Proven experience leading technical or engineering teams in a similar environment
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Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance
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Full UK driving licence
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
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Previous experience working on MOD or government contracts
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First Aid and Health & Safety training
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Membership of a relevant professional engineering body
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Multiskilled background (though single-trade specialists also welcome)
What’s On Offer:
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Salary up to £45,000 per annum
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Car allowance
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Private medical cover (single)
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Life assurance (2x salary)
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Matched pension contribution up to 6%
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Excellent training and development opportunities
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Technical Services Manager to take ownership of a varied and rewarding role within a structured and supportive environment. If you have the technical background and leadership skills to deliver safe, compliant, and effective maintenance solutions — we want to hear from you.
Apply now to become our next Technical Services Manager based in Fairford