Technical Services Manager

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction Sodexo is seeking a Technical Services Manager to provide unparalleled technical leadership and operational excellence within our Facilities Management team at prestigious client locations. This pivotal role is designed for a dynamic, customer-focused individual with a proven track record in building services and mechanical engineering. If you are driven by technical excellence, team leadership, and are passionate about delivering best-in-class engineering solutions, we offer an outstanding career opportunity with significant potential for professional growth.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery of Technical Services, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with statutory maintenance, and adherence to SLAs for both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Drive team performance, offering hands-on leadership to enhance service delivery, reduce subcontractor dependency, and upskill the team.
• Engage in strategic client conversations to advocate for engineering excellence and future-proofing estate management.
• Ensure 100% uptime of critical assets, maintaining compliance with all Sodexo and client-specific health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) policies.
• Provide technical supervision and guidance to the engineering team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, technical problem-solving, and innovation.

What you bring:

• Extensive experience in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering within prestigious environments, supported by ONC/HNC or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in motivating teams under pressure and driving first-time fix solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering compliance, health and safety standards, and best practices, including the 18th Edition qualification.
• Exceptional organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills, with a self-motivated and resourceful approach to challenges.
• Proficiency in IT and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, with Maximo experience being highly desirable.

What we offer:Joining Sodexo, you will become part of a global organisation renowned for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life. We provide:

• Competitive salary and benefits, reflecting your skills and experience.
• Unrivalled opportunities for career progression within a supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Access to continuous professional development and training to further your skills and career.
• The chance to work on prestigious contracts, delivering technical services that make a real difference.

Ready to lead our technical services to new heights? Apply now to become our next Technical Services Manager.
About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations

• Lead the delivery of Technical Services, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with statutory maintenance, and adherence to SLAs for both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Drive team performance, offering hands-on leadership to enhance service delivery, reduce subcontractor dependency, and upskill the team.
• Engage in strategic client conversations to advocate for engineering excellence and future-proofing estate management.
• Ensure 100% uptime of critical assets, maintaining compliance with all Sodexo and client-specific health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) policies.
• Provide technical supervision and guidance to the engineering team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, technical problem-solving, and innovation