Technical Manger

ECG Facilities Services; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Facilities Services is seeking a Technical Manager for our Warrington office. You will oversee the Labour Department Helpdesk, plan engineering resources, and allocate engineers to ensure contractual service levels.

The role requires strong hands‑on engineering knowledge and leadership experience. You will monitor progress, maintain Corrigo records, support recruitment and training, and liaise with customers to optimise resource utilisation.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical apprenticeship in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC/Building Services or similar).
• Strong hands-on engineering experience with technical know-how.
• Experience supervising or managing engineering teams and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of Labour Department Helpdesk and engineering resource planning.
• Allocate engineers to reactive and planned works ensuring service levels are met.
• Monitor progress, maintenance schedules and fixed-price works for timely completion.
• Maintain records in Corrigo, including job updates and management reports.
• Provide technical support to engineers and assist with tablet and system issues.
• Manage engineer availability, holidays, overtime, on-call rotas, sickness and timesheets.
• Support recruitment, inductions, training, appraisals and staff development.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to optimise communication and resources.
• Produce operational and performance reports, including KPI reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems and procedures; ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Labour management

Resource planning

Team leadership

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Education

Recognised technical apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

Corrigo system

Tablet troubleshooting

Job description

Established in 1994, ECG Facilities Services is a leading provider of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance across the UK. With a strong presence in the commercial, retail and industrial sectors, ECG also delivers specialist services in water hygiene and managed services - operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

With over 30 years of industry expertise and a workforce of more than 400 employees, ECG operates nationwide from its headquarters in Blantyre, Glasgow, supported by strategically located offices across the UK. Now part of the Mecsia Group, ECG continues to set the standard in facilities maintenance through innovation, real-time technology, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

We are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team in our Warrington office.

• Manage the daily operation of the Labour Department Helpdesk and engineering resource planning.
• Allocate engineers to reactive and planned works, ensuring contractual service levels are achieved.
• Monitor work in progress, maintenance schedules and fixed-price works to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate records within the Corrigo system, including job updates, engineer information and management reports.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and assist with tablet and system-related issues.
• Manage engineer availability, including holidays, overtime, on-call rotas, sickness and timesheet approval.
• Support recruitment, inductions, training, appraisals and the development of engineering staff and apprentices.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure effective communication and resource utilisation.
• Produce operational and performance reports, including overtime and departmental KPI reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of departmental processes, systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety, quality, environmental and legal requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge gained through hands‑on engineering experience.
• Good understanding of engineering operations, maintenance activities and resource planning.
• Experience supervising or managing engineering teams, including workload allocation, performance support and staff development.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical apprenticeship in an engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services or similar).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.