Trainee Technical Manager

Job description

Are you an ambitious trade professional, construction graduate, or technical administrator looking to step up into management within the building maintenance and FM sector?

We are a leading provider of reactive, planned, and specialist maintenance services looking for a Trainee Technical Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside Senior Technical Managers and Contracts Directors to learn the end-to-end commercial, technical, and operational delivery of maintenance contracts across commercial, residential, and public sector properties.

No prior management experience is required—we are looking for someone with strong building/trade literacy, problem-solving ability, and the drive to develop into a full Technical Manager.

Key Responsibilities

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Site Inspections & Scoping: Shadow senior managers on technical site surveys to scope maintenance works, identify building defects, and determine correct repair methods.

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Work Order & SLA Management: Learn to review work orders, prioritize reactive repairs, and coordinate specialist subcontractors to meet strict client SLAs.

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Technical Audits & Quality Control: Perform quality checks on completed works to ensure repairs meet safety regulations, trade standards, and client specs.

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Health & Safety Compliance: Assist in producing and auditing Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Permits to Work, and COSHH compliance logs.

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Pricing & Quotations: Help compile schedule-of-rates (SOR) quotes, review subcontractor costs, and raise purchase orders (POs) using maintenance management software.

Requirements

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Background: A trade qualification/background OR an HNC/HND/Degree in Construction Management / Building Services OR a technical administrator / helpdesk manager

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Technical Aptitude: Good understanding of building fabrics, M&E systems, or general maintenance principles.

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Computer Literacy: Tech-savvy with good knowledge of MS Excel/Office and an eagerness to learn CAFM / job management software (e.g., Simpro, Verisae, Joblogic).

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Communication: Confident communicating with site technicians, subcontractors, estate managers, and commercial clients.

What We Offer

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Structured Development: Clear pathway to full Technical Manager status within 18–24 months.

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Mentorship & Certification: Direct mentoring from experienced contracts directors, plus company-funded training (e.g., SMSTS, IOSH, Asbestos Awareness).

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Benefits Package: Company vehicle/fuel card or car allowance, competitive pension, bonus scheme, and tool/tech allowance.

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Great Culture: A supportive, fast-paced working environment within a growing maintenance business.

Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information and a confidential conversation...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English