OPERATIONS MANAGER (110372-0425)

Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Estates - Maintenance (Zonal Operations)
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
£46,735 - £55,755 per annum
About the Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Iain Cockcroft (Building Infrastructure Control Manager) Iain.Cockcroft@warwick.ac.uk
We have a fantastic vacancy for an Operation’s Manager to manage the day-to-day maintenance and operations of buildings and outside spaces at the University of Warwick in Coventry on a permanent, full-time basis.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing a zone-based maintenance model for the day-to-day maintenance operations of the University for the high volume, simple fix reactive and planned maintenance activities, ensuring an efficient and productive service delivery.
This role involves managing resources, coordinating with various departments both within Estates and the wider University, implementing strategic initiatives, and continuously improving processes to meet the university goals and strategy.
The Operations Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards of service delivery, fostering a positive work environment, and driving operational excellence, with outstanding levels of customer service.
The role involves leading a large team of Zone Managers and Technicians who act as the main interface between Estates and the wider University in regard to all Estates led activities.
You’ll work closely with other Maintenance Managers and technical specialist teams to coordinate soft and hard service delivery, and ensure that all teams are working together providing our customers with a coordinated operational maintenance service.
About You
You will hold experience as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar in the building services sector, dealing with a variety of building types across all areas of fabric, electrical and mechanical.
You will have a background in people management and managing customer relationships.
A recognised HND or Degree qualification in Building Services or similar, or equivalent experience with an excellent understanding of legal and statutory maintenance requirements.
We are looking for someone who is keen to be part of our future, who is willing to push for new ways of doing things ‘right first time’, someone prepared to get stuck-in and bring their team along with them. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department

CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 29TH JUNE 2025 AT 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.
Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).

You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

• Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.
• Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

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Please refer the Job description for details