Technical Operations Manager

Location: Oxfordshire (multi-site)

Salary: £50k 

The role

An opportunity has come up for an experienced Technical Operations Manager to oversee facilities operations across a small portfolio of sites. The role is responsible for day-to-day service delivery, ensuring compliance, and acting as the main point of contact for the client.

This position would suit someone from a hard FM or building services background who is comfortable managing both people and suppliers, while keeping a close eye on performance, safety and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Manage site operations across multiple locations, ensuring services are delivered to contract
• Take ownership of health and safety, ensuring full EHS compliance across sites
• Lead on incident management, including investigations and root cause analysis
• Manage supplier performance and ensure contract obligations are met
• Monitor budgets and drive operational performance through KPIs and reporting
• Maintain business continuity and emergency response plans
• Ensure all training, permits and documentation are up to date
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client and stakeholders

Experience required

• Background in facilities management, ideally within hard FM or technical services
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Experience managing contractors and service providers
• Comfortable working with maintenance systems (CMMS) and reporting tools
• Able to manage budgets and understand commercial drivers
• Strong communication skills and able to deal with stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

• Authorised Person status (e.g. pressure systems, confined space, electrical)
• Relevant technical or industry qualification
• Experience working across multiple sites

Package

• Up to £50k 
• Benefits package available
• Opportunity to take ownership of a varied and visible portfolio