Service / Operations Manager - Swimming Pools

Alecto Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Service / Operations Manager to oversee a team of swimming pool engineers in Guildford. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and managing engineering activities while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have team management experience and a strong background in swimming pool engineering, alongside relevant certifications. This is a full-time, office-based position, with mobile work required.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of engineers in a service manager role.
• Previous experience as a Swimming Pool Engineer or similar.
• Strong understanding of pool water chemistry and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a small team of swimming pool engineers.
• Plan and schedule daily engineering activities.
• Monitor job tracking systems and resource allocation.

Skills

Team management experience

Swimming Pool Engineering experience

PPO Level 3 certification

City & Guilds Level 2 or NVQ Diploma

Understanding of pool water chemistry

Clean UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or NVQ Diploma in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Service / Operations Manager - Swimming Pools

£45k-£50k Basic Salary (negotiable depending on experience) + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

Location: Surrey

Alecto Recruitment is in partnership with an established Swimming Pool specialist based in the South East and who are looking for an experienced Service / Operations Manager based commutable to the Surrey area and to join their team on a full-time and fully employed basis.

Our client have an excellent reputation and specialise extensively in the installation and maintenance of high‑end domestic and commercial pool systems.

This opportunity could potentially suit a senior level engineer and who wants to come away from the tools.

Job Role:

• Responsible for overseeing and managing a small team of swimming pool engineers.
• Planning, scheduling and overseeing daily engineering activities and field service jobs.
• Monitor and manage job tracking systems, documentation, resource allocation such as employees, company vehicles, tools, materials etc.
• Provide regular team performance reviews, provide training, mentoring and technical support.
• Act as a point of contact for key clients.
• Adhere to relevant Health & Safety standards and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Mainly office based position - with some mobile work, visiting clients etc.

Skills Required:

• Ideally experience running a team of engineers in a similar service manager or operations manager position - however the role could also suit a lead engineer / foreman type person.
• Previous experience as a Swimming Pool Engineer / Pool Plant Engineer and working on the tools.
• PPO Level 3 certification (Pool Plant Operator) - highly desirable.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or NVQ Diploma in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of pool water chemistry and plant room operations.
• Clean UK driving licence.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Mike Prew at Alecto Recruitment or give me a call and in strict confidence. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.