Fuels and Forecourt Technical Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Fuels and Forecourt Technical Operations Manager to lead a prestigious FM delivery contract. This role requires a strong technical background in fuel systems and contract management, along with exceptional HSE knowledge. You will be responsible for developing supply chain strategies and ensuring operational excellence while influencing clients and suppliers. Join us for a chance to shape industry benchmarks and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in fuel systems and forecourt operations.
• Demonstrable contract management experience with proven success.
• Exceptional HSE knowledge with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of supply chain strategy and performance management.
• Drive CAPEX investment and replacement planning.
• Ensure world-class delivery of HSSE performance and SLA targets.

Skills

Fuel systems

Operational leadership

HSE knowledge

Contract management

Customer focus

Education

Technical qualification (engineering or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Fuels and Forecourt Technical Operations Manager

Location: UK-wide (with regional travel) / Manchester Based
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time
Sector: Facilities Management / Fuel Systems / Retail Forecourt Operations

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilledFuels and Forecourt Technical Operations Manager (TOM) to join our team and lead delivery on a major FM contract for a prestigious Blue-Chip client. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional with a deep understanding offuel systems, forecourt operations, and HSE excellence to make a real impact.

In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind the safe, efficient, and world-class delivery of maintenance, projects, and supply chain performance. You’ll balancestrategic vision with hands-on operational leadership, ensuring consistency across regions while continually strengthening client confidence.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership ofsupply chain strategy, leading re-procurement, renegotiations, and ongoing performance management.

• Influence and deliverCAPEX investment and replacement planning, from equipment specification to long-term asset strategies.

• Drive supply chainself-management structures, freeing you to focus on strategic improvements.

• Ensure world-class delivery ofHSSE performance, SLA targets, and downtime reduction.

• Represent client business drivers, ensuring their needs are at the heart of every action.

• Build, maintain, and develop high-impact relationships with bothclients and suppliers at senior and operational levels.

• Championregional consistency and best practice, making sure excellence is standard.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical background infuel systems, LOPC risk management, PLIP, and forecourt operations.

• Recognisedtechnical qualification(engineering or equivalent).

• Demonstrablecontract management experience, with proven success at senior level.

• ExceptionalHSE knowledge with a proactive approach to safe project delivery.

• Strong customer focus with the ability toinfluence, inspire and deliver confidence to clients.

• Comfortable working across bothoperational detail and strategic planning.

• A mindset that aspires to be“world class”, with passion for continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

• Work with aprestigious Blue-Chip client on a high-profile FM delivery contract.

• Take on a role with bothstrategic influence and operational leadership.

• Be part of a company that valuesinnovation, safety, and client satisfaction.

• Opportunity to shapesupply chain performance and set new industry benchmarks.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead with impact and bring world-class standards to fuels and forecourt operations, we want to hear from you.