Hard Maintenance Team Leader

Job Description

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

To lead the technical and operational aspects of the Hard Maintenance team, ensuring the performance, reliability, and continuity of critical infrastructure systems such as Power, HVAC, Fire Suppression, and other hard facilities equipment across Data Centres, Offices, and Retail Stores. This person will plan, coordinate, and supervise both preventive and corrective maintenance operations, while ensuring cost efficiency, compliance with safety, quality, and energy efficiency standards.

What you’ll do

Operational Management:

• Coordinate and supervise the execution of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities across all critical systems.
• Monitor performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure system availability and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of incidents or system failures.

Critical Equipment Oversight - Ensure the proper functioning of:

• Power Systems (UPS, generators, switchboards, continuity groups, power DC, etc).
• HVAC Systems (air conditioning and ventilation).
• Fire Suppression Systems (gas-based, water mist, etc.).
• Electronic Safety and Security Systems (example Intrusion and fire detection systems, CCTV, etc).
• Other critical hard infrastructure.
• Manage contracts with third-party maintenance providers and ensure technical service compliance.

Planning & Continuous Improvement:

• Design and implement process improvements that optimize maintenance costs and enhance energy efficiency.
• Support infrastructure upgrade projects, retrofits, or expansions (long-term maintenance plan and CAPEX).

Team Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technical maintenance professionals.
• Ensure training and upskilling programs are in place for safety, compliance, and technical excellence.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable legal, international standards, environmental, and occupational safety regulations.
• Support internal and external audits related to critical infrastructure and Vodafone Certifications in place.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance Engineering (or related fields).
• Proven experience (minimum 3–5 years) managing and/or maintaining, installing and commissioning critical infrastructure (data centers).
• Strong hands-on knowledge of emergency power systems, industrial HVAC, and fire suppression.
• Solid understanding of electrical and HVAC systems, including special installations (General buildings and Data Centres).
• Familiarity with relevant quality, safety, and energy standards.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to perform under pressure and handle on-call responsibilities.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.