District Operations Manager

Vanguard Logistics Ltd is looking to recruit experienced, organised and highly motivated District Operations Managers with strong general multi-trade knowledge and practical maintenance experience to oversee and coordinate our expanding commercial maintenance operations across designated areas of the United Kingdom.

We are building a reliable network of district management professionals to support the delivery of commercial maintenance, facilities management and property repair services on behalf of our commercial clients.

Successful applicants will be responsible for overseeing operational activities within their assigned district, coordinating tradespeople and contractors, assessing maintenance requirements, monitoring ongoing assignments and ensuring that works are completed efficiently and to a professional standard.

This position requires a combination of operational management capabilities and genuine technical understanding of multiple maintenance trades. Candidates must be confident identifying maintenance issues, understanding job specifications, assessing workmanship and coordinating the appropriate skilled operatives.

This is an opportunity for experienced maintenance professionals and operational managers looking to establish an ongoing working relationship with a growing company operating within the commercial maintenance and facilities management sector.

Successful candidates will complete Vanguard Logistics’ management onboarding process and enter into the relevant contractual arrangements before commencing their duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operational activities of Vanguard Logistics within the assigned district.
• Coordinate and supervise commercial maintenance assignments across multiple client locations.
• Manage relationships with local tradespeople, subcontractors and maintenance operatives.
• Support the recruitment, screening and onboarding of reliable contractors within the designated area.
• Work closely with Vanguard’s administration team to ensure assignments are allocated and scheduled efficiently.
• Assess maintenance job specifications and identify the appropriate tradespeople, materials and equipment required.
• Apply general multi-trade knowledge to understand maintenance faults, repair requirements and proposed remedial works.
• Conduct site visits, initial assessments, inspections and quality checks where required.
• Monitor ongoing maintenance works and ensure assignments are completed within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with commercial clients regarding work progress, operational requirements and service delivery.
• Ensure contractors understand job specifications, client expectations and site requirements.
• Review completed works to identify outstanding defects, incomplete repairs or substandard workmanship.
• Review job reports, completion photographs, timesheets and other operational documentation.
• Identify and escalate operational risks, delays, complaints and contractor performance concerns.
• Assist with planning labour requirements and coordinating resources for upcoming maintenance projects.
• Monitor operational expenditure and ensure works remain within approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate records of assignments, contractor performance and district operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety procedures and relevant client requirements.
• Provide regular operational updates and performance reports to Vanguard Logistics’ senior management.
• Represent Vanguard Logistics professionally when communicating with clients, contractors and external businesses.

Essential Multi-Trade Knowledge & Experience

General multi-trade knowledge and practical maintenance experience are essential for this position.

Applicants must demonstrate a working understanding of multiple maintenance trades, including:

• Plumbing & Drainage: General plumbing repairs, leaks, pipework, drainage systems, blockages and sanitary fittings.
• Carpentry & Joinery: Door repairs, locks, frames, fixtures, fittings, timber repairs and general carpentry works.
• Electrical Maintenance: General understanding of lighting systems, electrical fixtures, common faults and when qualified electricians are required.
• Painting & Decorating: Surface preparation, plaster repairs, painting, finishing and remedial decorating.
• General Building Maintenance: Ceiling repairs, flooring, plasterboard, minor structural defects and general property repairs.
• Facilities Maintenance: Planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, emergency call-outs and commercial property upkeep.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

• Ability to interpret commercial maintenance job specifications and identify the appropriate tradespeople required.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and repair methods commonly used across multiple trades.
• Ability to assess maintenance issues, identify potential faults and recommend appropriate remedial works.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating multi-trade maintenance assignments.
• Ability to inspect completed works and identify incomplete or substandard repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements across different maintenance trades.
• Ability to provide practical technical guidance to contractors and the administration team within the limits of their competence.
• Previous hands-on experience in property maintenance, facilities management, construction or a multi-trade environment.

Important: This is an operational management position requiring genuine technical understanding of commercial maintenance works. Applicants must possess sufficient multi-trade knowledge and experience to confidently assess job requirements, coordinate suitable tradespeople and oversee the successful completion of maintenance assignments.

Specialist or regulated works must be undertaken by appropriately qualified and competent operatives.

General Requirements

• Proven experience in operations management, facilities management, commercial maintenance, construction supervision or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and manage competing operational priorities.
• Experience working with contractors, tradespeople or maintenance service delivery teams.
• Good understanding of commercial maintenance operations and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to manage client relationships and resolve operational issues professionally.
• Competence using email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and administrative management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate operational records.
• Ability to work independently while following company procedures and management instructions.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety responsibilities.
• Reliability, professionalism and a proactive approach to operational management.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned district when required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport are desirable.
• Willingness to complete Vanguard Logistics’ management onboarding and contractual process.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to manage Vanguard Logistics’ commercial maintenance operations within a designated district.
• A management position within a growing UK commercial maintenance and facilities services company.
• Opportunities to develop and oversee a reliable local network of tradespeople and contractors.
• Support from Vanguard Logistics’ central administration and operations team.
• Clearly defined management responsibilities and reporting procedures.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression into wider regional management positions.
• Exposure to commercial maintenance projects across a variety of client premises.
• An ongoing professional relationship with Vanguard Logistics’ senior management.
• Remuneration and working arrangements to be discussed and agreed according to the responsibilities of the position.

Please note: Vanguard Logistics is currently expanding its district management structure in preparation for existing and upcoming commercial maintenance requirements across the UK. Appointments will depend on operational requirements and successful completion of the recruitment process.

The successful applicant’s responsibilities, working hours, remuneration and level of management authority will be confirmed within their employment contract.

Apply Now

Interested applicants should apply with an up-to-date CV or a detailed summary of their relevant management experience, multi-trade knowledge, professional skills and availability.

Applicants should clearly state the district or geographical area they are applying to manage.

We are particularly interested in candidates with hands-on maintenance experience, strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills and a proven understanding of coordinating contractors or multi-trade operational teams.

Vanguard Logistics Ltd – Administration & Recruitment Team

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07928 884026

Pay: From £26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person