Food Service Assistant (Relief) IMPORTANT INFORMATION This is a part-time, permanent, term-time role, working 10 guaranteed hours per week, Monday to Friday, usually between 11:30am and 1:30pm. The role pays £14.80 per hour and is based at designated sites across Barking, Dagenham and Ilford. What we are looking for: We are currently looking for engaged and dedicated catering staff. As a Food Service Assistant (FSA) you will be helping to prepare and serve meals to children and staff in school lunch-time environment. Working in schools, most of our Food Service Assistant roles are part-time and term time only. As such the working hours of these roles can be ideal for those wishing to fit work around school drop-off/pick-up or other responsibilities. This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning and develop over time. Many FSA's have progressed their skills and been able to step up and take on more leadership responsibilities (e.g. to Assistant Cook) and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team! About Us: BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. Duties: Take instruction from the Cook Supervisor & Assistant Cook. Support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals and snacks. Set out the dining area. Clear away and wash up. Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed. Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards. Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided. Qualifications & Experience: You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles. Other food industry qualifications and experience would be an advantage. You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service. You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others. A good grasp of the English language is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Working Arrangements: Part-time, Permanent (10 hours per week) usually between the hours of (11.30am - 1.30pm) , Monday to Friday. Location: Designated sites in Barking / Dagenham / Ilford. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Nov 10, 2026
Full time
Food Service Assistant (Relief) IMPORTANT INFORMATION This is a part-time, permanent, term-time role, working 10 guaranteed hours per week, Monday to Friday, usually between 11:30am and 1:30pm. The role pays £14.80 per hour and is based at designated sites across Barking, Dagenham and Ilford. What we are looking for: We are currently looking for engaged and dedicated catering staff. As a Food Service Assistant (FSA) you will be helping to prepare and serve meals to children and staff in school lunch-time environment. Working in schools, most of our Food Service Assistant roles are part-time and term time only. As such the working hours of these roles can be ideal for those wishing to fit work around school drop-off/pick-up or other responsibilities. This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning and develop over time. Many FSA's have progressed their skills and been able to step up and take on more leadership responsibilities (e.g. to Assistant Cook) and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team! About Us: BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. Duties: Take instruction from the Cook Supervisor & Assistant Cook. Support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals and snacks. Set out the dining area. Clear away and wash up. Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed. Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards. Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided. Qualifications & Experience: You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles. Other food industry qualifications and experience would be an advantage. You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service. You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others. A good grasp of the English language is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Working Arrangements: Part-time, Permanent (10 hours per week) usually between the hours of (11.30am - 1.30pm) , Monday to Friday. Location: Designated sites in Barking / Dagenham / Ilford. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £ 32,000 - £36,000 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time What we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing practical maintenance support across our estate. You will undertake a range of planned and reactive maintenance, minor building repairs, inspections and general estate upkeep, helping us to keep our buildings safe, compliant, operational and well presented. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with good practical maintenance experience who is comfortable carrying out tasks across areas such as basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, patch repairs and general building fabric maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, minor repairs and general building fabric tasks. Carry out a range of multi-skilled maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, patch repairs and general upkeep. Respond to maintenance issues promptly, investigate straightforward faults and escalate more complex issues where required. Carry out routine inspections and walk-rounds of common areas, plant rooms, service areas, external areas and other designated estate spaces. Identify and report defects, hazards, housekeeping issues and maintenance requirements. Assist with basic compliance checks, routine testing and inspections within your level of competence. Ensure completed work is safe, tidy and completed to a high standard. Support contractors and service providers with access, work areas and other practical requirements. Assist with setting up, making safe and reinstating work areas before and after maintenance or contractor works. Maintain tools, equipment, materials, stores and work areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Complete job sheets and maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, defects identified and any follow-up actions required. Use digital reporting tools, CAFM or maintenance systems as required. Follow all relevant Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work, risk assessments and permits to work. Work professionally around tenants, occupiers, visitors, contractors and colleagues, minimising disruption wherever possible. Provide practical maintenance support during minor works, events, moves and other operational activities as required. Essential Skills & Experience: Practical experience carrying out reactive maintenance, planned maintenance and general building repairs within a commercial, facilities, property maintenance or similar environment. Good multi-skilled maintenance capability across a range of areas such as basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, patch repairs and general building fabric maintenance. Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices. Ability to identify faults and defects and understand when work needs to be escalated outside your level of competence. A reliable, practical and proactive approach to work. Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently where appropriate. Good attention to detail and pride in the quality and presentation of completed work. Good communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with colleagues, contractors, tenants, occupiers and visitors. Commitment to maintaining clean, safe and well-managed work areas. Desirable: A relevant trade, property maintenance, building maintenance or multi-skills qualification, or equivalent practical experience. Experience using job sheets, CAFM systems, maintenance systems or digital reporting tools. Basic Health & Safety training such as Manual Handling, Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness or COSHH. Working Arrangements: Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract directly with BD Group. Salary: £32,000 - £36,000. Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham. Hours: Full-time. Reporting to: Technical Services Manager. About Us: BD Group is a facilities services company providing a range of services for public and private sector clients across London and the Southeast, with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join our team, please click 'Apply' below to submit your CV and outline your relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you are interested in the role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £ 32,000 - £36,000 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time What we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing practical maintenance support across our estate. You will undertake a range of planned and reactive maintenance, minor building repairs, inspections and general estate upkeep, helping us to keep our buildings safe, compliant, operational and well presented. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with good practical maintenance experience who is comfortable carrying out tasks across areas such as basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, patch repairs and general building fabric maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, minor repairs and general building fabric tasks. Carry out a range of multi-skilled maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, patch repairs and general upkeep. Respond to maintenance issues promptly, investigate straightforward faults and escalate more complex issues where required. Carry out routine inspections and walk-rounds of common areas, plant rooms, service areas, external areas and other designated estate spaces. Identify and report defects, hazards, housekeeping issues and maintenance requirements. Assist with basic compliance checks, routine testing and inspections within your level of competence. Ensure completed work is safe, tidy and completed to a high standard. Support contractors and service providers with access, work areas and other practical requirements. Assist with setting up, making safe and reinstating work areas before and after maintenance or contractor works. Maintain tools, equipment, materials, stores and work areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Complete job sheets and maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, defects identified and any follow-up actions required. Use digital reporting tools, CAFM or maintenance systems as required. Follow all relevant Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work, risk assessments and permits to work. Work professionally around tenants, occupiers, visitors, contractors and colleagues, minimising disruption wherever possible. Provide practical maintenance support during minor works, events, moves and other operational activities as required. Essential Skills & Experience: Practical experience carrying out reactive maintenance, planned maintenance and general building repairs within a commercial, facilities, property maintenance or similar environment. Good multi-skilled maintenance capability across a range of areas such as basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, patch repairs and general building fabric maintenance. Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices. Ability to identify faults and defects and understand when work needs to be escalated outside your level of competence. A reliable, practical and proactive approach to work. Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently where appropriate. Good attention to detail and pride in the quality and presentation of completed work. Good communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with colleagues, contractors, tenants, occupiers and visitors. Commitment to maintaining clean, safe and well-managed work areas. Desirable: A relevant trade, property maintenance, building maintenance or multi-skills qualification, or equivalent practical experience. Experience using job sheets, CAFM systems, maintenance systems or digital reporting tools. Basic Health & Safety training such as Manual Handling, Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness or COSHH. Working Arrangements: Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract directly with BD Group. Salary: £32,000 - £36,000. Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham. Hours: Full-time. Reporting to: Technical Services Manager. About Us: BD Group is a facilities services company providing a range of services for public and private sector clients across London and the Southeast, with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join our team, please click 'Apply' below to submit your CV and outline your relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you are interested in the role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Facilities Management Coordinator - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £36,000 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time What we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Facilities Management Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the day-to-day operation and coordination of our multi-tenanted estate. Reporting to the Head of Assets & Estate, you will play a key role in managing the facilities helpdesk, coordinating service requests and contractors, supporting soft services and maintaining accurate facilities and compliance records. You will act as an important point of contact for tenants and occupiers, working closely with our Technical Services Manager, contractors and wider estate team to ensure facilities services are responsive, well organised and delivered to a high standard. This is a varied role suited to someone with experience in facilities coordination, property administration or commercial property operations who is highly organised, customer-focused and comfortable managing multiple requests and priorities. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operation of the facilities helpdesk, ensuring requests are accurately logged, prioritised, allocated and tracked through to completion. Raise and update service requests and follow-on actions using relevant CAFM, helpdesk, property or facilities management systems. Provide tenants, occupiers and colleagues with clear and timely updates on facilities requests and outstanding issues. Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day tenant and occupier facilities enquiries. Coordinate soft services across the estate, including cleaning, grounds maintenance, pest control, waste-related liaison and other facilities support services. Monitor estate presentation, common areas, front-of-house areas and shared facilities, escalating issues where required. Coordinate contractor attendance, including scheduling visits, arranging access and liaising with relevant site teams. Monitor service delivery and identify recurring issues, delays, service failures or areas requiring escalation. Support tenant and occupier communications relating to planned activity, facilities services and operational matters. Support the coordination of room bookings, on-site events and filming-related activities, ensuring access and operational requirements are appropriately managed. Maintain accurate records of service requests, contractor attendance, occupier communications and follow-up actions. Support compliance administration, including maintaining records, tracking certificates, scheduling statutory service visits and monitoring outstanding actions. Assist with compliance evidence, audit preparation and inspection records. Support lease and occupier administration, maintaining tenant information, correspondence and key documentation. Work closely with the Technical Services Manager and other site teams to coordinate planned facilities activity and operational issues. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: At least 5 years' experience within facilities coordination, property administration, customer service, front-of-house support, commercial property support or a similar environment. A relevant qualification in Facilities Management, such as IWFM Level 2 or Level 3, business administration, property management, customer service or a related discipline. Experience coordinating facilities service requests, contractor activity, soft services or helpdesk activity within a property, estates or facilities environment. Experience using CAFM, helpdesk, property management or lease management systems. Good understanding of soft services operations, including areas such as cleaning, grounds maintenance and pest control. Awareness of compliance administration, certification, statutory service visits, record keeping and follow-up actions. Experience dealing professionally with tenants, occupiers, contractors and service partners. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests, competing priorities and follow-up actions. Strong attention to detail, particularly when maintaining records, updating systems and managing correspondence. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital systems. Basic understanding of Health & Safety, compliance administration and safe working practices within a facilities or property environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A professional, proactive and customer-focused approach. Ability to recognise when issues require escalation and communicate risks, delays or service concerns clearly. Desirable: Training in areas such as customer service, Health & Safety, contractor coordination, manual handling, fire safety awareness or asbestos awareness. Understanding of lease administration, contractor coordination, room booking and event support or service contract management Previous experience working within a multi-tenanted commercial estate. Working Arrangements: Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract directly with BD Group. Salary: £36,000 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham. Hours: Full-time. Reporting to: Head of Assets & Estate. About Us: BD Group is a facilities services company providing a range of services for public and private sector clients across London and the Southeast, with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join our team, please click 'Apply' below to submit your CV and outline your relevant skills, qualifications and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you are interested in the role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Facilities Management Coordinator - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £36,000 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time What we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Facilities Management Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the day-to-day operation and coordination of our multi-tenanted estate. Reporting to the Head of Assets & Estate, you will play a key role in managing the facilities helpdesk, coordinating service requests and contractors, supporting soft services and maintaining accurate facilities and compliance records. You will act as an important point of contact for tenants and occupiers, working closely with our Technical Services Manager, contractors and wider estate team to ensure facilities services are responsive, well organised and delivered to a high standard. This is a varied role suited to someone with experience in facilities coordination, property administration or commercial property operations who is highly organised, customer-focused and comfortable managing multiple requests and priorities. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operation of the facilities helpdesk, ensuring requests are accurately logged, prioritised, allocated and tracked through to completion. Raise and update service requests and follow-on actions using relevant CAFM, helpdesk, property or facilities management systems. Provide tenants, occupiers and colleagues with clear and timely updates on facilities requests and outstanding issues. Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day tenant and occupier facilities enquiries. Coordinate soft services across the estate, including cleaning, grounds maintenance, pest control, waste-related liaison and other facilities support services. Monitor estate presentation, common areas, front-of-house areas and shared facilities, escalating issues where required. Coordinate contractor attendance, including scheduling visits, arranging access and liaising with relevant site teams. Monitor service delivery and identify recurring issues, delays, service failures or areas requiring escalation. Support tenant and occupier communications relating to planned activity, facilities services and operational matters. Support the coordination of room bookings, on-site events and filming-related activities, ensuring access and operational requirements are appropriately managed. Maintain accurate records of service requests, contractor attendance, occupier communications and follow-up actions. Support compliance administration, including maintaining records, tracking certificates, scheduling statutory service visits and monitoring outstanding actions. Assist with compliance evidence, audit preparation and inspection records. Support lease and occupier administration, maintaining tenant information, correspondence and key documentation. Work closely with the Technical Services Manager and other site teams to coordinate planned facilities activity and operational issues. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: At least 5 years' experience within facilities coordination, property administration, customer service, front-of-house support, commercial property support or a similar environment. A relevant qualification in Facilities Management, such as IWFM Level 2 or Level 3, business administration, property management, customer service or a related discipline. Experience coordinating facilities service requests, contractor activity, soft services or helpdesk activity within a property, estates or facilities environment. Experience using CAFM, helpdesk, property management or lease management systems. Good understanding of soft services operations, including areas such as cleaning, grounds maintenance and pest control. Awareness of compliance administration, certification, statutory service visits, record keeping and follow-up actions. Experience dealing professionally with tenants, occupiers, contractors and service partners. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests, competing priorities and follow-up actions. Strong attention to detail, particularly when maintaining records, updating systems and managing correspondence. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital systems. Basic understanding of Health & Safety, compliance administration and safe working practices within a facilities or property environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A professional, proactive and customer-focused approach. Ability to recognise when issues require escalation and communicate risks, delays or service concerns clearly. Desirable: Training in areas such as customer service, Health & Safety, contractor coordination, manual handling, fire safety awareness or asbestos awareness. Understanding of lease administration, contractor coordination, room booking and event support or service contract management Previous experience working within a multi-tenanted commercial estate. Working Arrangements: Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract directly with BD Group. Salary: £36,000 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham. Hours: Full-time. Reporting to: Head of Assets & Estate. About Us: BD Group is a facilities services company providing a range of services for public and private sector clients across London and the Southeast, with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join our team, please click 'Apply' below to submit your CV and outline your relevant skills, qualifications and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you are interested in the role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Technical Services Manager - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £41,000 - £46,100 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time What we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, taking day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of technical services, planned and reactive maintenance and statutory compliance support across the estate. Reporting to the Head of Assets & Estate, you will manage our Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative and coordinate specialist contractors, ensuring maintenance and technical works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. This is a hands-on operational management role suited to someone with strong experience in technical services, facilities management, building services or commercial property maintenance, with a good practical understanding of mechanical, electrical and general building services. Key Responsibilities: Take day-to-day responsibility for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the estate. Ensure maintenance activities are effectively prioritised, allocated, completed and recorded. Respond to faults, breakdowns and technical issues, investigating causes and coordinating remedial works through to completion. Manage and support the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative, allocating work and ensuring tasks are completed safely and effectively. Coordinate and monitor specialist contractors and service providers, ensuring attendance, workmanship, documentation and site conduct meet required standards. Coordinate planned shutdowns, emergency repairs, inspections and technical works while minimising disruption to tenants and estate operations. Operate and administer permit to work arrangements, including reviewing risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), contractor competence and completion evidence. Ensure technical and maintenance works comply with relevant Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work, site procedures and statutory requirements. Maintain accurate records of statutory inspections, certifications, remedial actions, permits, contractor documentation and other compliance evidence. Support audits, insurance inspections, compliance reviews and Health & Safety assessments, ensuring actions are appropriately tracked. Carry out regular inspections of landlord areas, plant spaces, risers, common areas, external areas and back-of-house spaces. Identify and escalate safety-critical risks, defects, compliance gaps and operational issues. Coordinate minor works and technical improvements, ensuring works are appropriately scoped, approved, communicated and completed. Provide technical input into capital works, major works, lifecycle planning and asset condition assessments. Support the development and improvement of PPM schedules, asset registers, plant records and maintenance procedures. Review contractor quotations and technical scopes, challenging excessive costs, poor performance or incomplete works where appropriate. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience within technical services, facilities management, building services, commercial property maintenance or a similar technical environment. Experience managing maintenance delivery within a multi-tenanted commercial estate, landlord environment, facilities management setting or comparable operational estate. Strong practical understanding of mechanical, electrical and general building services systems. Good working knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance requirements. Working knowledge of areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, HVAC, lifts and electrical systems. Experience supervising staff and coordinating specialist contractors. Experience operating or administering permit to work arrangements and reviewing contractor RAMS. Experience maintaining technical and compliance records, including certificates, permits and maintenance evidence. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to urgent operational issues. Good commercial awareness, with the ability to review costs, challenge quotations and identify value-for-money solutions. Qualifications: A recognised qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building services engineering, facilities management, construction, property maintenance or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification is desirable. Candidates without this must be willing to obtain an appropriate qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development within areas such as building services, facilities management, statutory compliance, contractor management or estate operations. Working Arrangements: Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract directly with BD Group. Salary: £41,000 - £46,100. Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham. Hours: Full-time. Reporting to: Head of Assets & Estate. Management responsibility: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative and coordination of specialist technical contractors. About Us: BD Group is a facilities services company providing a range of services for public and private sector clients across London and the Southeast, with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join our team, please click 'Apply' below to submit your CV and outline your relevant skills, qualifications and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you are interested in the role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Technical Services Manager - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £41,000 - £46,100 Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time What we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, taking day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of technical services, planned and reactive maintenance and statutory compliance support across the estate. Reporting to the Head of Assets & Estate, you will manage our Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative and coordinate specialist contractors, ensuring maintenance and technical works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. This is a hands-on operational management role suited to someone with strong experience in technical services, facilities management, building services or commercial property maintenance, with a good practical understanding of mechanical, electrical and general building services. Key Responsibilities: Take day-to-day responsibility for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the estate. Ensure maintenance activities are effectively prioritised, allocated, completed and recorded. Respond to faults, breakdowns and technical issues, investigating causes and coordinating remedial works through to completion. Manage and support the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative, allocating work and ensuring tasks are completed safely and effectively. Coordinate and monitor specialist contractors and service providers, ensuring attendance, workmanship, documentation and site conduct meet required standards. Coordinate planned shutdowns, emergency repairs, inspections and technical works while minimising disruption to tenants and estate operations. Operate and administer permit to work arrangements, including reviewing risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), contractor competence and completion evidence. Ensure technical and maintenance works comply with relevant Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work, site procedures and statutory requirements. Maintain accurate records of statutory inspections, certifications, remedial actions, permits, contractor documentation and other compliance evidence. Support audits, insurance inspections, compliance reviews and Health & Safety assessments, ensuring actions are appropriately tracked. Carry out regular inspections of landlord areas, plant spaces, risers, common areas, external areas and back-of-house spaces. Identify and escalate safety-critical risks, defects, compliance gaps and operational issues. Coordinate minor works and technical improvements, ensuring works are appropriately scoped, approved, communicated and completed. Provide technical input into capital works, major works, lifecycle planning and asset condition assessments. Support the development and improvement of PPM schedules, asset registers, plant records and maintenance procedures. Review contractor quotations and technical scopes, challenging excessive costs, poor performance or incomplete works where appropriate. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience within technical services, facilities management, building services, commercial property maintenance or a similar technical environment. Experience managing maintenance delivery within a multi-tenanted commercial estate, landlord environment, facilities management setting or comparable operational estate. Strong practical understanding of mechanical, electrical and general building services systems. Good working knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance requirements. Working knowledge of areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, HVAC, lifts and electrical systems. Experience supervising staff and coordinating specialist contractors. Experience operating or administering permit to work arrangements and reviewing contractor RAMS. Experience maintaining technical and compliance records, including certificates, permits and maintenance evidence. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to urgent operational issues. Good commercial awareness, with the ability to review costs, challenge quotations and identify value-for-money solutions. Qualifications: A recognised qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building services engineering, facilities management, construction, property maintenance or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification is desirable. Candidates without this must be willing to obtain an appropriate qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development within areas such as building services, facilities management, statutory compliance, contractor management or estate operations. Working Arrangements: Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract directly with BD Group. Salary: £41,000 - £46,100. Location: The Cube, London East, Dagenham. Hours: Full-time. Reporting to: Head of Assets & Estate. Management responsibility: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative and coordination of specialist technical contractors. About Us: BD Group is a facilities services company providing a range of services for public and private sector clients across London and the Southeast, with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join our team, please click 'Apply' below to submit your CV and outline your relevant skills, qualifications and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you are interested in the role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
