MEP Technical Services Manager

Bettys & Taylors; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus

Family-friendly benefits

Free meals & snacks

Product discounts

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Pension & life assurance

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Bettys & Taylors Group is seeking an experienced MEP Technical Services Manager to lead the Group Property Services team in Harrogate. You will direct MEP services across a diverse portfolio, ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency and future readiness.

You will provide expert technical guidance, oversee statutory programmes, support capital projects and shape long-term asset investment strategies, while developing a high-performing MEP team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior MEP/Technical Services/Facilities Management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience managing maintenance programmes and asset lifecycle planning.
• Good understanding of UK building services legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP services across multi-site property portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership during incidents and business continuity events.
• Oversee compliance programmes and capital projects.
• Develop and coach the MEP team.
• Collaborate with Sustainability, Health & Safety and operations teams.

Skills

Senior MEP experience

Facilities Management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

UK building services legislation

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Join us as the MEP Technical Services Manager at Bettys and Taylors Group - Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate.

We are seeking an experienced MEP Technical Services Manager to join our Group Property Services team, based in Harrogate. Reporting to the Group Property Services Director, you will lead the delivery of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services across our diverse property portfolio, ensuring our buildings remain safe, compliant, efficient and fit for the future.

As the Group's technical lead for MEP services, you will provide expert advice and assurance on mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, oversee statutory compliance programmes, support the delivery of capital projects and help shape long-term asset investment strategies. You will work closely with colleagues across Group Property Services, Sustainability, Health & Safety and operational teams to ensure high standards of service delivery across the estate.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight. You will lead and develop the MEP team, manage maintenance and compliance activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical leadership during major incidents and business continuity events. You will also play a key role in improving building performance, identifying opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and supporting the adoption of innovative technologies across the portfolio.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours over 5 days. If you would like to discuss flexible working, please provide more details in your application.

About you

• Significant experience in a senior MEP, Technical Services, Facilities Management or Building Services role.
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance programmes, asset lifecycle planning and capital investment projects.
• Strong understanding of UK building services legislation, compliance requirements and industry best practice.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop technical teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and commercially sound solutions.
• Experience working across multi-site property portfolios would be advantageous.
• Professional membership of CIBSE, IET, IWFM or similar (or working towards chartership) is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the BTG sites as required.

About us - great people, great culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart. That's where you come in.

We are committed to offering a welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Don't worry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above – if you fulfil most of the skills and experiences we're looking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.

What we offer you

You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer:

• A discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
• A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.
• Freshly cooked hot meals while at work, along with free drinks and snacks
• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products
• A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources). Read more here.
• The option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional holidays.
• Pension schemes and life assurance.
• And more.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of:

• On-the-job learning
• External training programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Internal 1:1 coaching schemes
• Find out more about working here on our website.

Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments which you would benefit from. The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application and get in touch with you to talk about what could support you.

The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 14th October 2026.

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.