Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Hard FM

Location: Chester, Cheshire

Salary: £38,000-£42,000

Hours: Monday-Friday

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

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

• £38,000–£42,000 basic salary.
• 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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