Technical Operations Manager

Reed; Tendring; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in Clacton. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a commitment to safety and compliance. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 along with benefits like private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Maternity/paternity packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Additional Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Season Ticket Loans

Sick Pay Schemes

Personal Development Plans

Qualifications

• Electrical bias preferred with AP qualifications beneficial.
• Experience in soft and hard FM disciplines required.
• Candidates should ideally live within a reasonable commuting distance to Clacton.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative maintenance plans in line with SFG20 framework.
• Lead site team including site managers and engineers.
• Ensure all work complies with safeguarding and safety standards.

Skills

Technical background

Team leadership

Resource coordination

Experience in contract management

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH preferred

Job description

Technical Operations Manager

• Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Location: Thorpe-le-Soken
• Job Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37.5 per week

Join our Total FM team as a Technical Operations Manager, overseeing facilities services across three sites in Clacton, including two secondary schools and a multi‑tenanted location. This role is based in our local office in Thorpe‑le‑Soken, where you will lead all technical service operations within the Clacton PFI contracts, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and contractual obligations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver and manage preventative maintenance plans (PPM schedules) in line with the SFG20 framework, managing internal staff and external contractors to ensure compliance.
• Incorporate life cycle planning, utilities management, and statutory compliance into the operations, ensuring that all hard FM tasks are carried out according to regulatory standards.
• Lead the site team, including site managers, caretakers, and engineers, while coordinating with the Thorpe‑le‑Soken office.
• Ensure all work is compliant with safeguarding and safety standards; an enhanced DBS check is required due to the school environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong technical background with an electrical bias preferred. AP qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory; training will be provided.
• Minimum IOSH Managing Safely achieved, NEBOSH preferred.
• Experience in contract management, team leadership, and resource coordination.
• Familiarity with both soft and hard FM disciplines and a hands‑on approach to operational problem‑solving.
• Candidates should ideally live within a reasonable commuting distance of Clacton, as the role is predominantly site‑based.

Benefits:

• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Childcare Assistance
• Season Ticket Loans
• Sick Pay Schemes
• Personal Development Plans

To apply for this Technical Operations Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.