Assistant Mechanical Facilities Manager – On-Site FM

Gold Group; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum

24 days holiday

Pension Plan

Career Progression

Job summary

Gold Group in Smethwick is seeking an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical bias) to oversee day‑to‑day operations and assist the Technical Services Manager at a large facilities management site.

You will coordinate planned maintenance, liaise with subcontractors, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. A City and Guild or equivalent qualification is required, together with strong people and IT skills, including Maximo.

Qualifications

• City and Guild or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate.
• Must be able to manage people and liaise effectively in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Experience with estates, building issues and FM services.

Responsibilities

• Directly accountable for day-to-day matters to the Technical Services Manager.
• Deputise for the Technical Services Manager during absence from site.
• Plan and schedule all planned preventative maintenance using Maximo with respect to regulations and guidance.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to provide cost‑effective services.
• Ensure staff and subcontractors meet response and rectification times and that work is completed diligently.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Numeric skills

Computer literacy

Education

City and Guild or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Gold Group in Smethwick is seeking an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical bias) to oversee day‑to‑day operations and assist the Technical Services Manager at a large facilities management site.

You will coordinate planned maintenance, liaise with subcontractors, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. A City and Guild or equivalent qualification is required, together with strong people and IT skills, including Maximo.