Hard Service Manager in Portsmouth

Salary: £46,000 per annum plus bonus, car/car allowance and other Veolia benefitsHours: 40 hours per weekLocation: Portsmouth, PO3 5PUWhen you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a Hard Services Manager you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.What we can offer you;25 days of annual leave plus bank holidaysRefer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000Access to our company pension schemeFree physiotherapy service Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your householdOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing;Deliver effective maintenance services into M&E and Building Fabric to fully meet both contractual and statutory requirements.Effectively manage all Hard Services operations, including small projects.Be an essential part of the management of a team who will ensure the safe operation of all plant and equipment on the site.Responsibility for implementation and management of a permit to work system and compilation of producing a SSoW.Ensure operational, planned, and reactive maintenance activities are effectively scheduled and undertaken on time and in accordance with Statutory Legislation, appropriate maintenance specification and agreed SLA response times.Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and team members.Compilation and presentation of reports and recommendations.Actively share with the client opportunities for improvements and new best practices.What we're looking for;A time served professional with a demonstrable work history within the building services sectorHND or NVQ equivalent in an associated hard services trade (electrical / mechanical / HVAC)Previous experience in a management role as the team lead with good HR experience across all aspects of people managementExperience with budget control and expenditure with a proven track record of P&L management, effective cost management and margin achievementAble to compile local policies and procedures whilst demonstrating alignment with group and statutory best practice.Has a culture of cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork across the operation and ensures a smooth and positive interface with relevant stakeholders.IOSH or NEBOSH qualification - desirableWhat's next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully