Operations Manager

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive salary

Career development

Top-tier equipment

Employee referral bonus

Health & lifestyle benefits

Novated leasing (Flare)

Parental leave

Job summary

ASM Chilltech, a BGIS company, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day service operations in Victoria. You will oversee the Service Department, drive delivery performance, safety and customer service while supporting growth across our national business.

You will coordinate labour, monitor KPIs, manage client relationships and identify continuous improvement opportunities. A background in HVAC&R or related technical services is essential, with proven leadership and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in an Operations Manager or Service Manager role in HVAC&R or facilities management.
• Strong scheduling, resource planning and field service delivery.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Solid financial acumen including budgets, margins and WIP.
• Experience managing customer KPIs and SLAs.
• National Police Check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Service Department.
• Support Key Account Managers and admin teams.
• Improve utilisation, productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate labour and resources to meet requirements.
• Monitor customer KPIs and SLAs.
• Maintain strong client relationships and stakeholders.
• Oversee scheduling and job management systems.
• Provide operational reporting and contract performance reviews.
• Identify improvements across workflows and processes.
• Promote WHS practices and safety culture.

Skills

Operations management

HVAC&R

Service delivery

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety adherence

Education

Trade/technical qualification

Tools

Scheduling software

CRM

Reporting tools

Job description

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada – Tullamarine VIC

Permanent

21h ago , from BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada

Location: Tullamarine, Cranbourne areas, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

ASM Chilltech is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our team, overseeing day-to-day service operations and supporting the continued growth and performance of the business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader with a background in HVAC&R, mechanical services, facilities services or a related technical environment to take ownership of operational performance, service delivery and team effectiveness.

As Operations Manager, you will lead and support the Service Department and work closely with the Service Manager, Key Account Managers and administration teams. You will focus on improving utilisation and efficiency, coordinating labour and resources, managing customer performance requirements, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality and customer service are consistently achieved. You will also play an important role in driving continuous improvement across systems and processes, maintaining strong client relationships, supporting contract profitability and identifying opportunities to improve the way we deliver services.

From day one, you will be supported by a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership and opportunities for ongoing career development within a growing national business.

Why You Will Love Working With ASM Chilltech

• Company vehicle - modern fleet with tolls, fuel and insurance covered
• Competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities
• Career growth - paid training, study leave and structured development pathways
• Top-tier equipment provided - phone, uniforms and PPE supplied
• Recognition and rewards - spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits - Fitness Passport, employee discounts and optional flu vaccinations
• Additional employee benefits with Flare including novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave and volunteer leave
• Safe systems of work and supportive leadership

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day operations of ASM Chilltech's Service Department, supporting efficient and effective service delivery
• Lead and support Key Account Managers, service and administration teams to achieve operational and business objectives
• Drive employee and business performance with a strong focus on utilisation, productivity and operational efficiency
• Support labour and resource allocation to ensure customer and operational requirements are met
• Monitor customer KPIs and SLAs and support the team in achieving contractual service requirements
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Monitor service WIP and support timely completion and close-out of works
• Provide regular operational reporting and monitor contract performance, profitability and service outcomes
• Identify and implement improvements across workflows, systems and operational processes
• Oversee effective use of scheduling and job management systems and maintain accurate operational records
• Support customer onboarding, systems integration and operational setup for new customers, vendors and employees
• Work with key stakeholders to resolve escalated operational and customer issues
• Support contract reviews and renewals with a focus on sustainable and profitable service delivery
• Identify development opportunities and support training and capability across the team
• Promote strong WHS practices and a proactive safety culture across operations
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, customer retention and operational performance

Your Education, Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Service Manager or similar leadership role within HVAC&R, mechanical services, facilities management or a related technical services environment
• Strong understanding of service operations, scheduling, resource planning and field service delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting operational and service teams
• Strong commercial understanding, including budgets, margins, WIP and contract performance
• Experience managing customer KPIs, SLAs and service delivery requirements
• Proven ability to drive operational efficiency, process improvement and team performance
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced service environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Sound understanding of WHS, environmental and compliance requirements
• Confident using job management, scheduling and operational reporting systems
• Relevant trade, technical, business or management qualifications will be highly regarded
• As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

About ASM Chilltech

ASM Chilltech is a national leader in commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration services, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions across Australia. As a BGIS company, ASM Chilltech specialises in mechanical services projects, planned maintenance and reactive building services solutions across a diverse range of industries and client facilities.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. ASM Chilltech is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.