Full job descriptionAsset ManagerBerkshire, Morley OR Essex, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Operational Asset Manager
Ascot | Hybrid | Occasional travel to operational sites
We’re recruiting an experienced Operational Asset Manager to lead the performance, maintenance and lifecycle management of equipment across a business with multiple operational locations.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring assets are safe, reliable and available when needed. You’ll oversee technical colleagues, strengthen asset tracking and maintenance systems, and identify improvements that increase equipment utilisation, reduce downtime and control costs.
The position involves regular travel between operational sites and requires a full UK driving licence.
The opportunity
You’ll take ownership of operational equipment from specification and purchasing through deployment, maintenance, replacement and disposal.
Working closely with operational teams, you’ll improve visibility of asset location, condition and availability, plan equipment requirements and help ensure investment supports the needs of the business. You’ll also have oversight of operational premises and associated contractors as part of the wider remit.
Key responsibilities
*Lead and develop technical and maintenance colleagues, setting priorities, reviewing performance and ensuring appropriate skills and cover.
*Manage the full asset lifecycle, including specification, procurement, deployment, servicing, refurbishment, replacement and disposal.
*Lead the introduction or improvement of an asset management system, including data preparation, implementation, training and ongoing accuracy.
*Maintain accurate asset records covering location, condition, utilisation, maintenance history and inspection requirements.
*Develop planned preventative maintenance programmes, balancing servicing requirements with operational demand.
*Coordinate repairs and equipment turnaround, reducing downtime and returning assets to service promptly.
*Work with operational teams to forecast equipment requirements and improve allocation across sites.
*Provide technical input into customer requirements, equipment solutions and project planning.
*Prepare business cases for asset investment, refurbishment and replacement, considering whole-life costs and operational value.
*Ensure equipment meets applicable safety, quality and compliance requirements, with accurate records and timely corrective action.
*Coordinate specialist testing and inspections, ensuring unsuitable equipment remains out of service until cleared for use.
*Manage suppliers and contractors, monitoring technical capability, safety, service quality and value.
*Control asset and maintenance budgets, prepare forecasts and investigate expenditure variances.
*Identify improvements that reduce equipment losses, unnecessary movement, waste and operating costs.
*Oversee essential maintenance and compliance of operational premises, coordinating specialist support where required.
*Report on asset availability, utilisation, downtime, maintenance costs, compliance and improvement activity.
About you
You’ll bring experience managing operational equipment or technical assets, with a practical understanding of maintenance, asset performance and the demands of a busy operational environment.
Your background could include equipment hire, utilities, logistics, industrial services, engineering or another business where equipment availability and reliability are critical.
You will need:
*Experience leading technical, engineering or maintenance teams.
*A track record of managing equipment throughout its lifecycle.
*Experience planning maintenance, coordinating repairs and improving asset availability.
*Practical knowledge of asset registers, maintenance software or equipment tracking systems.
*An understanding of equipment safety, inspections and compliance requirements.
*Experience managing suppliers, contractors and budgets.
*The ability to use asset and maintenance data to identify problems and prioritise improvements.
*Strong organisational skills and confidence working across multiple locations.
*A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to over sites.
Relevant engineering, maintenance, asset management or health and safety qualifications would be useful. Experience implementing asset management systems, applying Lean principles or delivering operational improvements would also be welcomed.