Business Unit Manager

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8 months ago
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About the Role

If you would like to move your career forward in the environmental monitoring and contamination control sector with FMS, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Unit Manager.

FMS (Facility Monitoring Systems Ltd) serves businesses in diverse and demanding markets where environmental monitoring is mission-critical and strong, trusted business relationships are essential. FMS is a Gold Channel Partner to industry-leading airborne particle counter manufacturer TSI Inc. and the sole Channel Partner for the TSI range of contamination control products in the UK and Ireland. FMS is also the exclusive UK partner to monitoring software platform developer ViGIE.

In January 2025, FMS was acquired by Trescal, a world leader in calibration services.

Job Opportunity

Joining our team as the Business Unit Manager, for Facility Monitoring Systems (FMS) you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the business unit based in Malvern. The role encompasses leadership of a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality delivery of monitoring solutions, development of long-term business strategies, and management of client and stakeholder relationships.

Essential Skills

· Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior management role within a technical or engineering-based business.

· Experience in the facility monitoring, instrumentation, clean room construction / management, or building management system sectors is strongly preferred.

· Strong commercial acumen and understanding of P&L management.

· Excellent leadership, people management and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing cross-functional teams.

· Strong understanding of quality and regulatory standards (e.g., GxP, ISO, FDA).

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field; or by demonstrated experience.

· Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-driven approach.

· Familiarity with data acquisition, control systems, and industrial IoT technologies.

· Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

· Proficient in using business and project management software tools.

About Company

Trescal is the global leader in calibration services, offering an array of industries a single source for measurement, repair and asset management across the globe. Starting in 1999, Trescal is an international group with over 5,000 employees across 31 countries with a 20% growth rate.

We drive environmental sustainability by minimizing our impact on climate, energy and waste. As a service company, we reduce our carbon footprint most notably through environmentally conscious actions at our sites and for our vehicle fleet. We aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.

Our Values

#Integrity #TeamSpirit #Innovative

DE&I

At Trescal we are proud to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer, we offer flexible working and are committed to recruiting based on talent without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Continuous development and training plan
25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell days
Company car or Car Allowance
Health Insurance
Up to 10% Bonus scheme
Flexible working options
Access to the Trescal PerksHub
Employee well-being programme
Medical Health Cash Plan
Pension and Life Assurance Scheme

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