Technical Facilities Manager

Build Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider is seeking a Technical Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance delivery across NHS sites in the South West. This role involves managing a team, ensuring health & safety compliance, and handling operational aspects. With a salary of up to £44,000 and additional benefits, this position offers growth opportunities in the healthcare FM sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing maintenance delivery across multiple NHS sites.
• Knowledge of statutory inspections and Health & Safety.
• Ability to manage teams and subcontractor performances.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operatives and a Supervisor to deliver reactive and planned works.
• Oversee statutory inspections, PPMs, and audits.
• Manage spares, consumables, and the on-call escalation rota.

Skills

Facilities management or supervisory experience ideally within healthcare/NHS settings

Strong knowledge of health & safety in an FM environment

Confidence using IT systems (Outlook, Excel, Word, CAFM)

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Job description

Overview

Technical Facilities Manager Healthcare (NHS Contract)
Base Location: Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol (covering Bristol, Salisbury & Swindon)
Salary: Up to GBP44,000 GBP4,872 car allowance
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (on–call escalation support only)
Benefits: 25 days holiday, life assurance, income protection, private medical (self)

I'm working with a leading FM service provider who are looking for an experienced Technical Facilities Manager (or a strong Supervisor looking to step up) to oversee maintenance delivery across multiple NHS sites in the South West.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of a team of operatives and play a key part in ensuring healthcare facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 8 operatives and a Supervisor to deliver reactive and planned works.
• Overseeing statutory inspections, PPMs, remedials, and CAFM reporting.
• Managing spares, consumables, and the on–call escalation rota.
• Carrying out inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Representing the business in client meetings and audits, providing operational detail.
• Overseeing subcontractor performance and permits to work.
• Supporting lifecycle projects and small works delivery.

What you’ll bring

• Facilities management or supervisory experience ideally within healthcare/NHS settings.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety in an FM environment.
• Confidence using IT systems (Outlook, Excel, Word, CAFM).
• Excellent communication and client–facing skills.
• Healthcare PFI knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.

What’s on offer

• A salary of up to GBP44,000 plus a GBP4,872 car allowance (flexible vehicle options).
• 25 days holiday, life assurance, income protection, and private medical cover.
• A supportive employer offering flexibility during your first 6 months.
• A role with genuine scope to progress your career in healthcare FM.

If you’re an experienced FM professional or a Supervisor ready to step up I’d love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this role in more detail.