Mechanical Technical Services Manager

Tech-People; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services company in the UK seeks a Mechanical Technical Services Manager to oversee service delivery in commercial settings. This role requires a strong background in mechanical building services and experience in supervising teams. Responsibilities include acting as the technical authority for systems like HVAC, ensuring compliance, and troubleshooting issues. The benefits include a competitive salary up to £65,000, a company vehicle, and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Pension

Holiday allowance

Ongoing development

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical building services maintenance.
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams or contractors.
• Confident in reading technical drawings and advising on remedial works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical service teams across commercial sites.
• Act as the technical authority for mechanical systems including HVAC.
• Oversee PPM strategies and ensure statutory compliance.
• Conduct site audits, troubleshoot plant issues, and guide remedial actions.

Skills

Mechanical building services maintenance

Supervising engineering teams

Reading technical drawings

Diagnosing system faults

Organised communication

Job description

Mechanical Technical Services Manager

Location: Near Swindon

Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits

Employment Type: Permanent

A well-established building services contractor is seeking a Mechanical Technical Services Manager to oversee mechanical service delivery across a range of commercial environments. This is a key role supporting planned maintenance, technical compliance, and project works, while providing guidance to both internal teams and clients.

The Role

• Lead and support mechanical service teams across commercial sites
• Act as the technical authority for mechanical systems including HVAC, plant rooms, hot and cold water, and heating systems
• Oversee PPM strategies and ensure statutory compliance
• Provide engineering solutions, advise on asset lifecycle plans, and support small works projects
• Conduct site audits, troubleshoot plant issues, and guide remedial actions
• Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring high standards of service and communication

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in mechanical building services maintenance
• Experience supervising / leading engineering teams or contractors
• Previously held commercial gas qualifications (ideal but not essential to hold currently)
• Confident in reading technical drawings, diagnosing system faults, and advising on remedial works
• An organised communicator who can balance technical detail with clear advice

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65k
• Company vehicle or allowance (if applicable)
• Pension, holiday allowance, and ongoing development
• Opportunity to play a key role in a respected and stable technical team

If you're a technically strong mechanical engineer who enjoys being the go-to person for solutions, planning, and service delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

Mechanical Technical Services Manager – Up to £65k basic dependent on experience + Company car or allowance + pension

Contact Nikki at Tech-People (phone number removed) – the specialist recruitment agency and business within HVAC, M&E and Utilities.

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