Service & Maintenance Manager (HVAC)

Salary and Package £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience Pension Ongoing training and development Long-term progression opportunities Office-based role with occasional site visits Location - Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Full-time, Permanent Position About the Company This long-established HVAC contractor has over 50 years of experience delivering ventilation, air conditioning, heating, and mechanical services across commercial and industrial sectors throughout the UK. The business provides full design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and service solutions and has built long-standing relationships with clients across healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail, laboratories, and specialist environments. Why Join Them This Service & Maintenance Manager position comes at an important stage in the company’s growth as the business continues to expand and strengthen its service and maintenance division. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a developing department within a well-established and respected contractor. The business has a supportive and practical working culture, with experienced technical teams and long-standing client relationships already in place. This role would particularly suit someone with a strong HVAC background who is looking to move away from being fully tools-based and into a more operational and commercial management position. About the Role This Service & Maintenance Manager role will involve overseeing the day-to-day management of HVAC service and maintenance operations, including ventilation and air conditioning systems across commercial and industrial environments. The successful Service & Maintenance Manager will manage maintenance contracts from initial quotation and tender stage through to delivery, while supporting engineers, maintaining client relationships, and helping grow recurring service revenue. Responsibilities will include: * Managing HVAC service and maintenance contracts across multiple sites * Pricing maintenance works, remedial projects, and service agreements * Liaising with clients following installations to secure ongoing maintenance contracts * Coordinating engineers, subcontractors, and service schedules * Supporting and developing service engineers and technical staff * Managing quotations, job costing, and commercial performance * Conducting occasional site visits and client meetings * Ensuring service delivery standards are maintained * Supporting improvements across service operations and internal processes * Working closely with project and installation teams during project handovers The role would suit someone with strong industry knowledge across ventilation, ductwork, and air conditioning systems who understands both the technical and commercial side of HVAC service operations. Previous experience in estimating, service coordination, contract management, or supervising engineers within an HVAC environment would be highly beneficial. Summary This is a strong opportunity for an experienced HVAC professional to step into a management role within a stable and growing contractor. The position offers long-term security, a varied workload, and the chance to play a key role in developing an expanding service and maintenance department within an established business. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information