Facilities Service Manager – Hard FM & Compliance

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Lympstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' leave

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover (single)

Life assurance at 2x salary

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking a Service Manager to oversee hard facilities management and building maintenance across a complex estate in Lympstone. This role suits an experienced Facilities Manager who values ownership of service delivery and customer relationships.

Located in Lympstone, Devon, the position is site-based with a salary between £42,000 and £45,000 per year. You will lead PPM, reactive works, and ensure compliance across RAMS, CDM and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing hard FM, planned/reactive maintenance and subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication, organisational and customer-service skills.
• A qualification in building services, engineering or FM, or equivalent experience.
• CAFM knowledge (Maximo or similar); IOSH, SMSTS or CDM/temporary works training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, statutory checks and minor works.
• Coordinate engineers and subcontractors; monitor budgets, contract KPIs and service quality.
• Maintain compliance with RAMS, permits, CDM, fire safety, asbestos and legionella requirements.
• Oversee small works and temporary works coordination where relevant.
• Keep accurate maintenance and asset records on CAFM systems.
• Build effective relationships with operational stakeholders and improve service performance.

Skills

Hard FM management

Maintenance coordination

Subcontractor management

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Building services / engineering / FM qualification

Tools

Maximo CAFM

CDM/Temporary works training

IOSH/SMSTS training

Job description

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking a Service Manager to oversee hard facilities management and building maintenance across a complex estate in Lympstone. This role suits an experienced Facilities Manager who values ownership of service delivery and customer relationships.

Located in Lympstone, Devon, the position is site-based with a salary between £42,000 and £45,000 per year. You will lead PPM, reactive works, and ensure compliance across RAMS, CDM and safety standards.