HGV Technicians

MWH Treatment; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Operations Manager for Mechanical and Electrical Installation in Preston, UK. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000, plus a car allowance or company car. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and provide technical support to the Maintenance team. Required qualifications include NEBOSH and significant experience in building services or plant engineering. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safety certification.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in building services.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance team and coordinate their activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Provide technical support to the Maintenance team.

Skills

Management

Building services knowledge

Health and Safety compliance

Communication

IT skills

Education

HND or NVQ in a relevant subject

Job description

Operations Manager – Mechanical & Electrical Installation

£70,000 – £80,000 plus car allowance or company car.

Responsibilities

• Be an essential part of the site/regional management of a team who will ensure the safe operation and repair of all Mechanical and Gas equipment including compressors and boiler equipment on the site.
• Ensure gas, pressure systems and L8 compliance.
• Although predominantly a "hands‑off" role, the individual will need a very high level of knowledge of building services systems and will be able to undertake planned and reactive repairs when necessary and lead their team from a technical perspective by demonstrative personal technical ability when required.
• Undertake periodic reviews and arrange forthcoming planned maintenance and project activity and ensure adequate labour resources with the correct skillset are in place to support operations at all locations within a defined region.
• Co‑ordinate labour (direct and sub‑contractor) to ensure delivery of the Planned and Reactive Maintenance Service within a defined region, including management of available resources in periods of sickness and holiday.
• Manage the On‑call rota, team absence and annual leave.
• Undertake routine and ad‑hoc audits of both planned and reactive works to ensure high standard of compliance and quality.
• Undertake employee appraisals/performance reviews including identification of training and development needs.
• Monitor site performance of sub‑contractors.
• Responsible with the QSHE team for the upkeep, monitoring, assessment and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work / Permit to Work systems.

Main Duties

• Provide technical and professional support to the Maintenance team and to the Client in order to develop a "team" approach.
• Manage employees within a service environment and maximise the performance of your team.
• Undertake training and appointment as an AP in appropriate disciplines.
• Undertake the collection and provision of data related to all estate maintenance operations.
• Maintain formal and informal communications with Client staff members related to service levels and issues.
• Remain flexible with the ability to work under pressure.
• Fully aware of relevant Health and Safety and general legislative matters.
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and site‑specific health, safety and welfare policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safety.
• HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject matter.
• Preferably 10 years (minimum of 5 years) experience in building services and plant engineering, five years as a maintenance craftsman preferably within an engineering role.
• Previous appointment as Authorised Person for one or more of the following disciplines: Confined Spaces, Pressure Systems, PTE.
• Excellent communications both written and verbal.
• Computer literate.

Other Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial or industrial maintenance.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Good communication and IT skills, with the ability to complete documentation accurately.