Technical Services Manager

Compass Group PLC; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a professional focused on facilities management within the health sector in Leicester. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards, managing asset and maintenance systems, and ensuring safety. Strong leadership skills and experience in public sector contracts are preferred. Join us to promote operational excellence and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in health/public sector contracts preferred.
• Strong subcontractor management and technical reporting skills.
• Financially and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Manage asset and maintenance systems effectively.
• Oversee supply chain performance and safety measures.

Skills

Compliance adherence

Asset management

Supply chain performance

Safety culture promotion

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Synbiotix

SFG20

Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs)

Job description

Overview

Role focusing on facilities management within the health/public sector, responsible for compliance, asset and maintenance systems, supply chain performance, safety culture, and delivering operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with technical, contractual, and safety standards.
• Manage asset and maintenance systems (Synbiotix, SFG20, HTMs).
• Oversee supply chain performance and act as Water Responsible Person (L8/HTM 04-01).
• Monitor estate condition, manage repairs, and lifecycle planning.
• Produce KPI and performance reports.
• Promote a safety culture and meet standards (e.g., ISO).
• Drive operational excellence and sustainability initiatives.
• Build strong client relationships and act on feedback to improve services.
• Lead and develop teams and supply chain partners.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial risks to maximise financial performance.
• Experience in the Health Sector and public sector contracts is preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda and SFG20 maintenance standards.
• Experience as a duty holder (Authorised Person or higher).
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex building system faults.
• Strong subcontractor management and technical reporting skills.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, safety, and maintenance scheduling.
• Effective leadership in complex environments with a customer-focused approach.
• Financially and commercially astute.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, IT literacy, and stakeholder management.

Company and Equal Opportunity

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!