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Service Manager Permanent Full Time Imphal Barracks 38,000 - 42,000 + Benefits The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Service Manager to oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services across the Ministry of Defence estate at Imphal Barracks. This role is responsible for ensuring maintenance activities are delivered in accordance with statutory legislation, MoD mandatory requirements, and company Health, Safety and Environmental standards, while achieving performance, quality, and value for money objectives. You will work closely with operational teams, supply chain partners, and Defence stakeholders to ensure maintenance services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Alongside the day-to-day management of maintenance delivery, you will support the successful delivery of small Billable Works projects, provide technical guidance to stakeholders, and contribute to forward maintenance planning, ensuring the contract continues to operate safely, compliantly, and commercially. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services across the Defence estate, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, and in line with contractual requirements. Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, MoD mandatory requirements, and Health, Safety and Environmental policies. Coordinate internal teams and supply chain partners, ensuring suitably qualified operatives are deployed with the correct skills, equipment, and authorisations. Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring safe systems of work are implemented across all maintenance activities. Monitor service delivery performance against KPIs, quality standards, and customer expectations. Manage maintenance activity through CAFM systems, ensuring all works are accurately recorded and supporting documentation is completed within required timescales. Build and maintain strong working relationships with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives, customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Act as a key point of contact for operational issues and customer concerns, ensuring queries and complaints are resolved professionally and efficiently. Support the development and delivery of small Billable Works projects, including producing rough orders of cost and overseeing delivery through to completion. Provide technical advice and operational support to site teams and customers to ensure effective estate management. Lead, supervise, and coach operational teams, promoting a positive safety culture and driving high standards of performance. Support forward maintenance planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the contract. Monitor operational costs, identify risks, and contribute to the commercial performance of the contract through effective planning and decision making. Candidate Requirements / Skills & Experience Required Proven experience managing planned and reactive maintenance services within a facilities management, construction, engineering, or Defence environment. Experience leading operational teams and coordinating subcontractors to deliver maintenance services safely and efficiently. Strong understanding of statutory compliance, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, and safe systems of work. Experience delivering or supporting small works or minor project delivery is highly desirable. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational priorities against cost and value for money. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across customers, contractors, and internal teams. Confident decision-maker with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams effectively. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and CAFM systems. Technical competency within building services, engineering, or hard facilities management is essential. Qualifications & Training HNC in Building, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience. Management-level Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS. Strong working knowledge of CAFM systems. Full UK driving licence. Desirable: Experience undertaking Authorised Person responsibilities. Qualifications or experience relating to Legionella, Asbestos, Confined Spaces, or Working at Height. Previous experience working within a Ministry of Defence or other highly regulated environment.

Service Manager (Hard FM) Dorset 40,000 - 44,000 Permanent Full Time The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hard FM Service Manager to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a large and complex operational estate. Acting as the primary interface between the client, operational stakeholders and maintenance teams, you will take ownership of the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services, ensuring reactive, planned and statutory maintenance activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with contractual requirements. This position requires a technically competent facilities professional with experience managing maintenance operations across complex estates. You will oversee engineering teams and specialist contractors, drive KPI performance, maintain statutory compliance and ensure maintenance programmes align with the operational requirements of the site. Alongside day-to-day service delivery, you will support estate improvement projects, lifecycle planning and ongoing compliance management whilst maintaining excellent relationships with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of planned, preventative and reactive Hard FM maintenance across a complex operational estate. Act as the primary operational contact for all Hard Facilities Management matters, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and site management. Manage the performance of directly employed engineers and specialist subcontractors, ensuring contractual service levels and KPIs are consistently achieved. Oversee statutory maintenance programmes, ensuring inspections, testing and compliance activities are completed in accordance with current legislation and contractual obligations. Manage maintenance delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring work orders, compliance documentation and asset records remain accurate and up to date. Coordinate planned maintenance activities to minimise operational disruption whilst maintaining building compliance and asset reliability. Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, safety standards and contractual compliance across multiple disciplines. Ensure Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments, permits to work and site safety procedures are fully implemented throughout maintenance activities. Investigate service issues, customer concerns and operational challenges, implementing corrective actions to improve service delivery. Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, forward works plans and site-specific maintenance programmes. Prepare Statements of Need, technical reports and supporting documentation for additional works, lifecycle replacement and estate improvement projects. Support the delivery of Billable Works and planned improvement projects from initial scope through to completion. Identify opportunities to improve asset performance, operational efficiency and energy performance across the estate. Support statutory compliance responsibilities relating to asbestos, legionella and other building compliance disciplines. Produce performance reports, compliance updates and operational data for client and management review meetings. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, providing operational support during emergency maintenance situations. Candidate Requirements Previous experience managing Hard Facilities Management services within a commercial, defence, public sector or other highly regulated environment. Strong understanding of reactive, planned and statutory building maintenance. Experience managing engineering teams, supervisors and specialist maintenance contractors. Knowledge of CAFM systems and planned maintenance management. Strong understanding of statutory compliance, building regulations and maintenance legislation. Experience managing KPIs, SLAs and contractual service delivery. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across operational and senior management teams. Technical qualification within Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent). Emergency First Aid qualification. Fire Safety training. Experience acting as, or supporting, Asbestos Responsible Person and Legionella Responsible Person duties would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence.

Hard FM Maintenance Manager Westbury 40,000 - 45,000 Permanent Full Time The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hard FM Maintenance Manager to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a large operational estate. Reporting to the Built Estate Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of planned, reactive and corrective maintenance, ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and in line with contractual performance standards. This is a hands-on operational management role suited to an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in Hard Facilities Management. You will manage engineering teams and specialist contractors, drive KPI performance, oversee statutory compliance and provide technical support to key stakeholders. Alongside day-to-day maintenance delivery, you will identify opportunities for estate improvements, manage Billable Works and ensure all maintenance activities support the operational requirements of the site. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of reactive, planned and preventative Hard FM maintenance across a complex operational estate. Manage the day-to-day performance of engineering teams and specialist subcontractors, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements. Oversee reactive maintenance delivery to achieve contractual KPIs, service levels and First Time Fix performance targets. Coordinate planned maintenance programmes, ensuring statutory inspections, testing and preventative maintenance activities are completed within required timescales. Carry out programmed maintenance inspections, quality assurance activities and technical audits to ensure compliance with contractual and legislative requirements. Review inspection reports, statutory certification and technical documentation, raising remedial works and Statements of Need where required. Provide technical guidance and maintenance support to client representatives and operational stakeholders across the estate. Work closely with Authorised Persons to ensure all maintenance activities comply with JSP 375 and Safe Systems of Work requirements. Manage the delivery of Billable Works from initial scope through to completion, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Identify opportunities to improve estate performance, reduce energy consumption and support sustainability initiatives through planned maintenance and improvement works. Oversee F-Gas compliance, environmental obligations and waste management processes across the establishment. Ensure CAFM systems, maintenance records, compliance documentation and asset information remain accurate and up to date. Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and health & safety compliance, ensuring all supply chain partners meet contractual obligations. Investigate maintenance issues, customer concerns and service complaints, implementing effective corrective actions and ensuring timely resolution. Produce operational reports, compliance updates and maintenance performance data for senior management and client review meetings. Support the Built Estate Manager with operational planning, resource allocation and continuous improvement initiatives across the estate. Candidate Requirements Previous experience managing Hard Facilities Management services within a commercial, defence, public sector or other highly regulated environment. Strong background in planned, reactive and statutory building maintenance. Experience managing high-volume maintenance operations and low-value maintenance or minor works projects. Proven experience leading engineering teams, supervisors and specialist maintenance contractors. Strong understanding of maintenance KPIs, SLAs and contractual service delivery. Knowledge of statutory compliance, Safe Systems of Work and maintenance legislation. Experience working with CAFM systems and maintenance management software. Good understanding of JSP 375 or similar Safe Systems of Work within regulated environments would be advantageous. Knowledge of F-Gas regulations, environmental compliance and waste management processes. Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification). Full UK Driving Licence. Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Multi Skilled Operative Defence FM Contract Salary: 32,000 - 35,000 per annum Location: RAF Fairford & RAF Welford Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm On Call: 1 in 11 rota, including overnight and weekend cover About the Role Mainstay Recruitment are currently supporting a leading Defence Facilities Management provider in their search for a skilled and versatile Multi Skilled Operative to join their maintenance team supporting the Defence estate across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on maintenance professional looking for a varied role where you will play a key part in maintaining safe, reliable and operational facilities across a unique environment. You will be responsible for delivering maintenance, repairs, compliance works and minor refurbishment activities across a mixture of domestic and commercial buildings, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional and well maintained. The role is predominantly based at RAF Fairford, with travel required to RAF Welford when necessary. A company van and fuel card will be provided to support travel between sites. The Role As a Multi-Skilled Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks across the Defence estate. Completing reactive maintenance repairs, planned works, compliance activities and minor refurbishments across domestic and commercial buildings Carrying out multi-skilled maintenance activities including plumbing, electrical repairs, plastering, mechanical maintenance and general building repairs Supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality maintenance services across the estate Diagnosing issues and completing repairs efficiently to minimise disruption Travelling between RAF Fairford and RAF Welford as required, using a company van and fuel card Managing allocated jobs digitally through a tablet/mobile device, ensuring accurate updates and completion records are maintained Supporting occasional storekeeping and yard duties when required Working independently to complete allocated tasks while also supporting the wider maintenance team Participating in an on-call rota, approximately 1 week in 11, including overnight and weekend cover This role requires someone who is adaptable, reliable and comfortable working across a broad range of maintenance activities within a fast-paced operational environment. You will have: Previous experience working within maintenance, facilities, construction or housing environments Practical experience completing repairs, maintenance and minor works across buildings Knowledge of general building services including plumbing, electrical repairs, mechanical maintenance and associated works An understanding of Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH and RIDDOR The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering quality workmanship Good communication skills with the ability to work professionally with colleagues, customers and contractors Trade qualifications are desirable but not essential. Candidates with strong practical experience and a proven track record of delivering maintenance works are encouraged to apply. Requirements Full UK Driving Licence Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC) Previous experience within a relevant maintenance, facilities, construction or housing environment Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota, including overnight and weekend cover This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to join a leading Defence Facilities Management team, working across a varied estate where your skills will directly support essential operations.

Senior Partner Manager Location: Home Based (England) with National Travel (Excluding London) Salary: Up to 62,000 plus 3,600 Car Allowance and Benefits The Opportunity Our client is a leading provider of facilities management and estate services, delivering maintenance, infrastructure and property support across one of the UK's largest and most complex estates. Working alongside a nationwide network of specialist service partners, they deliver everything from reactive maintenance and planned works through to compliance and lifecycle projects, helping keep critical facilities operating safely and efficiently. Following continued growth, they're now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Partner Manager to strengthen their commercial supply chain function. This is a key role responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, driving commercial performance and ensuring service partners consistently deliver against contractual and operational expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in service procurement and supplier management to join a well-established organisation offering genuine autonomy, national exposure and excellent long-term career prospects. The Role You'll manage a portfolio of service partners across a national operation, ensuring suppliers deliver against agreed KPIs, commercial objectives and service standards. Working closely with procurement, commercial and operational teams, you'll oversee supplier performance, support tender activities, develop strategic partnerships and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and value across the supply chain. This is a home-based position with regular UK travel, allowing candidates to be based anywhere in England outside of London. Key Responsibilities Manage strategic relationships with service partners across multiple contracts. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs and contractual commitments. Lead supplier reviews, governance meetings and performance improvement plans. Support tender processes, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations. Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs and manage risk. Work closely with operational and commercial teams to support consistent service delivery. Oversee supplier onboarding, governance and ongoing contract compliance. Produce performance reporting and commercial insight to support business decisions. Build strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Travel nationally to support supplier engagement and contract performance. Essential Requirements Experience within Procurement, Commercial or Supplier Relationship Management. Strong background procuring services rather than goods. Previous experience within Facilities Management or another service-led environment. Experience managing supplier performance and commercial relationships. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Facilities Management procurement experience. Defence, public sector or regulated industry experience. CIPS or similar professional qualification. Experience using eProcurement or contract management systems. Benefits Up to 62,000 salary. 3,600 Car Allowance. Home-based role with national travel. Excellent long-term career development. Opportunity to influence supplier strategy across a large national FM operation.

HVAC Engineer Defence FM Contract Location: RAF Fairford (with travel to RAF Welford as required) Salary: 40,000 - 43,000 plus On-Call Allowance, Overtime and Benefits The Opportunity Our client is a leading provider of facilities management and estate services, delivering engineering, maintenance and infrastructure support across some of the UK's most critical and complex environments. Working across a nationwide portfolio, they provide essential services that keep buildings, assets and operational facilities safe, compliant and fully functional. Following continued growth, they're now looking to appoint an experienced HVAC Engineer to support their engineering team across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. This is a key role responsible for maintaining critical HVAC systems, completing planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring essential infrastructure remains operational. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HVAC professional to join a well-established organisation offering long-term stability, excellent earning potential through overtime and on-call allowances, and the chance to work within a unique Defence environment. The Role You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving HVAC systems across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford, with the majority of your time spent at RAF Fairford. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll complete planned preventative maintenance, respond to reactive breakdowns and support compliance activities across a varied range of commercial HVAC assets. You'll manage your own workload through a tablet-based CAFM system, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Alongside technical delivery, you'll work closely with customers, site teams and supply chain partners to provide a reliable and effective service across the Defence estate. The role also includes participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota, offering additional earning potential through enhanced overtime rates and standby allowances. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance on HVAC, air conditioning, ventilation and extraction systems. Diagnose faults and complete reactive repairs across a range of HVAC equipment. Complete statutory inspections, compliance checks and maintenance activities. Undertake minor installation, refurbishment and remedial works. Identify faults, recommend solutions and complete repairs with minimal supervision. Maintain accurate records using tablet-based CAFM systems. Ensure all works are completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures. Complete RAMS and follow safe systems of work. Report equipment defects, compliance concerns and opportunities for improvement. Build strong working relationships with customers, site teams and supply chain partners. Participate in the on-call rota covering evenings, nights and weekends. Essential Requirements City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Air Conditioning / HVAC. F-Gas Category 1 qualification. Safe Handling of Refrigerants qualification. Previous experience maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC systems. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements including COSHH and RIDDOR. Full UK Driving Licence. Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Desirable Previous MOD or Defence FM experience. Knowledge of JSP375 requirements. Experience working within commercial or critical environments. Additional Health & Safety qualifications. Previous Security Clearance. Membership of a relevant professional body. Benefits 150 per week on-call allowance. Enhanced overtime rates including time and a half and double time. Minimum four-hour payment for attended call-outs. Permanent, full-time position. Opportunity to work within a technically varied Defence environment. Long-term career development within a leading FM organisation.

Job Title: M&E Engineer Location: RAF Fairford Salary: Up to 47,000 (with AP tickets) / Up to 45,000 (without AP tickets) + 3,600 Car Allowance or Company Car Contract: Permanent, Full-time Role Details The M&E Engineer will take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of maintenance, operations, and project works across RAF Fairford. Central to the role is ensuring adherence to JSP375 Safe Systems of Work, producing robust documentation, and providing technical leadership to Skilled Persons and contractors on site. Mainstay Recruitment is proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join their team at RAF Fairford. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment, providing essential engineering services to the Ministry of Defence estate. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in reducing corrective actions, improving operational performance, and supporting the MoD in its drive towards carbon reduction and sustainability targets. Key Responsibilities Ensure all operations and maintenance activities are compliant with JSP375 Safe Systems of Work. Produce comprehensive and accurate Risk Assessments and Method Statements, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. Assess and verify the competence of Skilled Persons, providing clear supervision, coaching, and professional development. Deliver technical advice and guidance to site teams, supply chain partners, and end users, ensuring effective resolution of engineering issues. Identify potential deficiencies in estate safety, escalating risks appropriately to maintain compliance and operational integrity. Support the planning, execution, and delivery of project works, contributing to innovation and carbon reduction objectives. Manage resources effectively across multiple sites, ensuring availability of personnel, equipment, and materials to meet operational requirements. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, providing emergency support when required. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior management, colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to ensure seamless operational delivery. Act as a subject matter expert for M&E compliance, contributing to the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and standards. Candidate Profile Fully qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (time-served apprenticeship or equivalent recognised qualification). Extensive experience in the application and management of Safe Systems of Work, particularly within JSP375 (Authorised Person Mechanical and Pressure Systems) or other regulated environments. Proven track record of supervising technical operations, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery oversight. Strong experience in leading, coaching, and assessing technical staff to ensure competence and safety. Ideally, hold Authorised Person (AP) tickets in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines. Candidates without AP tickets will still be considered, with full training and certification support provided. Demonstrable problem-solving ability with strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations. Proactive, organised, and able to work independently across multiple locations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. Full UK Driving Licence with flexibility to travel across sites and work on an out-of-hours rota. Package & Benefits Salary: Up to 47,000 per annum (candidates with AP tickets) / Up to 45,000 per annum (candidates without AP tickets). Car Allowance/Company Car: 3,600 per annum. Full funding and support for obtaining AP certification if not already held. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Chance to work in a critical and prestigious defence environment, making a direct contribution to estate safety, compliance, and sustainability.

We are recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to work in an FMCG enviorment for our client in Minworth. This is a full time position. Hours - 6pm-6am, 4 on 4 off Salary - 31,000 Holidays - 20 days per annum Benefits - Increased pension contributions, life asurance, Wellness EAP + more You will be responsible for transport operations, liaising with third party suppliers, liaising with employed and agency drivers and assisting the Transport Manager with day to day tasks. Duties include: Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identifying cost saving opportunities, trailier utilisation and cost efficiency. Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries out of multiple warehousing sites Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries by telephone and e-mail for the customer Responsible for building and maintaining a good working relationship with team members, vendors, hauliers and partners Liaising with traffic and administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained Required skills/qualifications: Have previous transport experience and be able to demonstrate a high level of transport knowledge and expertise in a busy and demanding enviorment Experience of transport policy and strategy development along with experience of master planning and a good knowledge of transportation and planning systems. CPC National desireable, but not essential Attention to detail/accuracy Good IT skills including Microsoft Packages To apply for this position, or for more information, please contact the Mainstay Recruitment Team or apply on our website or via the link.

We are recruiting for HGV Class 2 Night Drivers to work for our client with bases in Redditch and Worcester. Typical start times are between 5 and 6pm, working around 10 hours per shift completing 1-3 deliveries to shops with no heavy lifting involved. You will be required to use an electric pump truck at some deliveries but you will be assisted by a drivers mate at all deliveries so offloading will be limited/minimal. There are various shift patterns available, including weekends and work is available to suit you on agreed days. For example, if you are looking for four nights Wednesday - Saturday, this can be accomodated as can a range of other patterns to suit you. Pay Rates: Monday - Friday 16 per hour + holiday = 17.94 (minimum 10 hours per shift) Saturday - 17 per hour + holdiay = 19.05 (minimum 10 hours per shift) Sunday - 18 per hour + holiday = 20.18 per hour (minimum 10 hours per shift) To qualify you will need to have held you HGV Class 2 licence for a minimum of 12 months and have no more than 6 penalty points. To apply for this position, or for more information, please contact the Mainstay Recruitment Team or apply via the link or on our website.