Mechanical Technical Services Manager

Tech-People; Swindon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Holiday allowance

Ongoing development

Job summary

Tech-People, near Swindon, is seeking a Mechanical Technical Services Manager to oversee mechanical service delivery across commercial environments, supporting planned maintenance, technical compliance, and project works while guiding internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Team leadership

Reading technical drawings

Diagnosing faults

Clear 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

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

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