Hard Services Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Grays; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities maintenance is seeking a Hard Services Manager to oversee a team of engineers and contractors. This role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on service quality and operational improvements. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary package and be part of a dynamic and diverse team.

Benefits

BUPA PMI & Health Cash Plan

Contributory pension, matched up to 5%

10% annual discretionary bonus

On-call allowance of £150

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or hard services management.
• Strong leadership with ability to manage teams and contractors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4 engineers and external contractors.
• Ensure hard services are maintained to high standards.
• Act as key point of contact for the client, driving improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Job description

We are seeking a Hard Services Manager to oversee a site team of 4 engineers and manage external contractors in the facilities maintenance sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and proactive manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is capable of delivering high-quality service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of 4 engineers and coordinate external contractors.

• Ensure all hard services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) are maintained to the highest standards.

• Act as the key point of contact for the client onsite, maintaining strong communication and building lasting relationships.

• Challenge and drive improvements where necessary, ensuring efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a facilities management or hard services management role.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage both internal teams and external contractors.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients.

• Confident in challenging situations and driving improvements across the site.

Package:

• Basic Salary: £48,696 per year.

• Working Hours: 40 hours per week.

• On-call: 1 week on-call every 8 weeks with an additional £150.

• Healthcare: Single BUPA PMI & Health Cash Plan.

• Pension: Contributory, matched up to 5% of basic salary.

• Bonus: 10% annual discretionary bonus.

If you are a strong manager with a passion for facilities maintenance and the drive to improve operations, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values leadership and excellence!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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