Job type
PermanentLocation
ChesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Facilities ManagementIndustry
Aviation & AerospacePay
£40,000 + DOE
Technical Supervisor | Chester | £40,000 + DOE
Overview
We are seeking a Technical Supervisor / Manager to lead technical service delivery for a high-profile client contract in the aerospace sector, based in Broughton, Chester. This is a confidential opportunity with a global real estate and facilities management leader, offering a pivotal role in ensuring operational continuity, compliance, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Serve as the primary technical contact for all site-based services.
- Lead a team of in-house technicians, promoting self-delivery of services.
- Oversee specialist subcontractors, ensuring full compliance with internal and client standards.
- Provide hands-on technical support when required, including emergency response and cover.
Maintenance & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance activities meet legislative and contractual requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement through Maintenance Excellence initiatives.
- Manage planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks via CMMS platforms.
Operational & Financial Management
- Support site leadership in budget management and cost control.
- Prepare quotations and deliver small project works.
- Identify and develop opportunities for service expansion.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure full EHS compliance across all technical operations.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate documentation and training records.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a technical supervisory or management role within FM or engineering.
- Strong engineering background (electrical or mechanical bias preferred).
- Excellent planning, organisational, and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
- Familiarity with PPM, reactive maintenance, and work order systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable
- Authorised Person (AP) status for Pressure Systems or Confined Spaces.
- EHS qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
- Experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo, Concept).
- Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., BIFM, IET).
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30 – 16:30
- Site-based in Broughton, Chester
Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Pension scheme
- Health & wellbeing support
- Training & development opportunities
- Career progression within a global organisation
