Assistant Technical Services Manager (Fabric)

Equans UK & Ireland; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Training opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Fabric) to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. This full-time role covers 37.5 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The role supports the Technical Services Manager, coordinating maintenance, managing directly employed labour and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with NHS and company guidelines. A DBS check will be required and driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate.
• Sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems.
• Must be able to manage people, be self-motivating, work on own initiative, and liaise effectively with staff in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates understanding of technical and estates/building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Services Manager (TSM) in ensuring Building Tasks are closed out in a timely manner, assisting with other trades as needed.
• Assist in management and co-ordination of directly employed labour and sub-contractors for breakdowns and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.
• Plan and schedule all PPM activities for the building team using the Maximo system.
• Assist in reviewing and developing service quality and control expenditure as directed by the TSM.
• Participate in the on-call rota and Winter Maintenance on-call when required.

Skills

People management

Multi-disciplinary liaison

Verbal & written

Computer literate

Spreadsheet skills

FM systems

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Equans is looking for an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Fabric) to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Support the Technical Services Manager (TSM) in ensuring Building Tasks are closed out in timely manner, assisting with the other trades (Mechanical & Electrical) when the need arises

• Assist the Management and co-ordination of directly employed labour and sub-contractors in reacting to breakdowns and implementing the Planned Preventative Maintenance Systems

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines

• Ensure Planning and scheduling all planned preventative maintenance activities for the building team is completed using the Maximo system

• Assist in the review and development of the quality of service at an operational level and Control expenditure as delegated by the Technical Services Manager (TSM)

• Required to participating in the ‘on call’ rota as and when required, after suitable training and relevant experience is gained as directed by Senior Management. On call cover may also include participation in Winter Maintenance on-call.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• City and Guild or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline

• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate

• A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems

• Must be able to manage people, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, and be able to liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment

• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services

• Good organizational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels

• Driving Licence

This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.