Assistant technical services manager mechanical

EQUANS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical) to join their team at a prominent healthcare facility. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and operational excellence of a vital service, ensuring a high-quality environment for patients and staff alike. The position involves planning and scheduling maintenance activities, managing subcontractor relations, and overseeing safety standards. With a strong commitment to learning and development, this role promises a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you're driven, technically skilled, and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline required.
• High level of verbal, written, and numeric skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality maintenance services and operations.
• Plan and schedule preventative maintenance activities using Maximo.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Numerical Skills

Self-motivation

People Management

Technical Understanding

Education

City and Guilds or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Maximo System

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical)

Offer ID: 66445

Job: Engineering / Mechanical

Contract type: Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical)

Schedule: Full-Time

Country: United Kingdom

Equans is looking for an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical) to join our team at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The role is based at Sandwell and Birmingham City Hospital (SWBH). Equans are working closely in partnership with the Trust to ensure the facility is of a good quality and able to provide a sustainable service to the area not only in respect to healthcare provision but also providing a diverse value to the local community.

The role is to assist the Technical Services Manager in the provision and delivery of a high-quality maintenance service. The role will also include assisting in the operation, repair, and maintenance of building fabric and engineering services while working within a multi-disciplinary hard service team environment. Due to the wide range of services and systems installed within the building, the role requires a wide range of skills and flexible nature but also provides the opportunity to work in a very rewarding environment with continued opportunity for learning and development.

Whilst the role will be based at the SWBH, Equans are also responsible for the maintenance of other sites within the Trust’s estate and it is possible that the post holder will be required to work at other sites and may be requested to vary hours to cover shift patterns where needed to cover annual leave and sickness.

What will you deliver?

• Plan and schedule all planned preventative maintenance activities in conjunction with the Planning Coordinator for buildings, plant, and equipment using the Maximo system, with consideration to statute, Regulations, ACOP’s, and Guidance (HTM’s).
• Assist the Technical Services Manager to undertake negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to provide a cost-effective service with reference to the contract SLA’s.
• Responsible for specific elements of budgetary control and give additional assistance with financial controls with reference to departmental budget, stock, contracts, etc.
• Ensuring that all staff and subcontractors’ response and rectification times are met, and repairs are undertaken diligently, with due care and without undue delay.
• To review the quality of work undertaken by both directly employed staff and contractors.
• Assist in ensuring cover is always provided by ensuring shift rotas are adequately covered.
• Responsible for the safety of plant, equipment, and infrastructure and for safe working practices.
• Responsible for bringing to the attention of the Technical Services Manager and all Senior Management any unsafe working conditions, working practices, unsafe plant, or equipment encountered during the execution of duties including reporting on the company reporting and recording system.
• Participate as a member of the Estates Team by achieving Authorised Person (AP) status in a number of disciplines as required and directed by Senior Management Team which will include at least 2 of the following key disciplines along with any other disciplines deemed necessary:
• Ventilation
• Pressure Systems
• Medical Gas
• Required participation in the ‘on-call’ rota as and when required, after suitable training and relevant experience is gained as directed by Senior Management.
• Required to supervise and participate in a ‘recall to work’ procedure for emergency repairs as required when not on call.
• Assist management with review on utilisation of workforce working closely with the CAFM management team.

What can we offer you?

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

• 24 days annual leave (+ 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 including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• City and Guild or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• High level of verbal, written, and numeric skills and must be computer literate.
• A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerized 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.

This role includes a DBS Standard check; therefore, ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations, and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work, and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans, you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers.