Job Description

Job Title:

Installations & Engineering Manager

Location:

Walsall, UK

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

42,500 - 45,000 per annum + Bonus

About the Role

We are recruiting for an

Installations & Engineering Manager

on behalf of a dynamic and growing provider of hygiene solutions. This hands-on leadership role requires a technically skilled professional to oversee a team of engineers, manage installations, and ensure operational excellence across client sites. The ideal candidate will balance managerial responsibilities with fieldwork, driving efficiency and maintaining high standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers in the installation, servicing, and repair of industrial equipment (e.g., laundry auto-dosing systems, water coolers, boilers, washroom dispensers) across commercial and public-sector client sites. Provide technical training, mentorship, and escalation support to engineers, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Conduct plumbing/electrical surveys for installations, ensuring accurate costings and resource allocation. Manage facilities maintenance, including electrical fault-finding, PAT testing, and Legionella monitoring in office/warehouse environments. Strategically plan workloads, optimize engineer schedules, and monitor departmental KPIs to meet performance targets. Oversee refurbishment of returned equipment and maintain spare parts inventory. Report on departmental performance, identify improvements, and advise on new equipment/services. Flexibility for occasional overnight stays during long-distance projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

(or equivalent qualification). Proven experience in

service engineering/facilities management

with supervisory/managerial responsibilities. Strong electrical installation and maintenance expertise (19th Edition Regulations/JIB certification preferred). Full UK driving licence (clean record required). Proficiency in Health & Safety compliance and risk management. Advanced organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel); PowerPoint is a plus. Basic plumbing knowledge (advantageous).

DBS check required

due to client sectors (e.g., schools, healthcare facilities).

What We Offer

Competitive salary

(42,500 rising to 45,000 post-probation) + performance bonus.

Comprehensive benefits

: Company vehicle, fuel card, phone, and tabletfor work use. 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) + additional days for long service. Pension scheme, healthcare plan, and employee discounts. Free on-site parking and wellbeing programmes.

Professional growth

: Continuous development opportunities in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Schedule

Hours

: 45 hours/week (Monday-Friday, day shifts between 5am-5pm). Flexibility required to adapt to client needs. No weekend work.

How to Apply

Submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Highlight your leadership experience in technical/engineering roles and your ability to balance hands-on fieldwork with strategic management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 42,500.00-45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person