Lead Technician

Equans UK & Ireland; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days 2 per year

Learning opportunities and training

Employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+,

Working Parents

YPN and Disability Network

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Lead Technician based at Salford Royal Hospital to oversee technical performance and maintenance for the Salford Royal contract. The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Lead Technician will supervise day-to-day activities, coordinate with helpdesk and TSM/TSS, and ensure compliance with service levels and health and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus with high standards of customer service.
• FM/hospital experience or PFI environment is an advantage.
• HTM knowledge would be an advantage.
• RP/AP duties in at least two areas (water management, ventilation, medical gases) would be advantageous.
• Apprentice trained with mechanical/electrical background.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for day-to-day supervision and performance of the contract.
• Balance and allocate Planned, Reactive and Lifecycle works to meet SLAs.
• Install, commission and service plant equipment and industrial furniture.
• Diagnose faults and monitor performance through the PM program.
• Lead team meetings and toolbox talks, training and engagement.
• Escalate issues to the Technical Services Manager as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

FM hospital experience

HTM knowledge

RP/AP duties

Mechanical electrical

HR awareness

Risk assessment

HVAC systems

BMS knowledge

Driving licence

Tools

Maximo

BMS

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Lead Technician to be based in Salford – this role will be working on our Salford Royal Hospital contract. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

Based at Salford Royal Hospital the Lead technician will be responsible for the technical performance and maintenance of standards within the Salford Royal contract. They will provide guidance to others on site, showing technical expertise in Facilities Management delivery, to ensure appropriate and compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery.

• Accountable to the Technical Services Manager (TSM) for the day to day supervision, monitoring and performance of the contract.
• To be accountable for the work flow throughout the team and to work closely with the helpdesk to provide efficient and effective maintenance delivery
• Support TSM/TSS in the planning and implementation of change to improve service and operational quality and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate co-operation between Technical, Security, Helpdesk and Client staff.
• Balance and allocate as required Planned Works, Reactive Works and Lifecycle works, to ensure contract compliance with Service Level agreement timeframes.
• Install, commission and service plant equipment and industrial furniture.
• Diagnose fault-find, debug and commission systems, monitor and assess ongoing machine/facility performance, through PPM program, identifying any additional works required.
• Assist TSS in pricing of minor works
• Ensure maintenance and other records are maintained to an appropriate standard and in accordance with site policy. Ensure all are up to date and be involved with all technical and non-technical audits
• Requirement to take on Authorised Person, Competent Person or Responsible Person duties once fully trained and site aware for multiple disciplines
• Interface with suppliers and service providers as required to meet the needs of the service Organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead and organise Team meetings, including delivery of Tool box talks and other training
• Escalate issues to TSM as appropriate.
• Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion.
• Supervise with TSS and participate in the on call system.
• Assist other Equans Healthcare contacts if required
• CAFM knowledge and experience, running reports, interrogating the system, analysing workload etc.
• Take responsibility for up to multiple AP duties

Impact:

The individual will play a vital role in Equans, working alongside an already established technical team to ensure that the operations are legally and contractually compliant and represent excellence in service delivery.

Complexity:

The primary complexities of the role are around the management of the workflow from Helpdesk/Maximo through to completion and sign off.

Communication with clients and customers is critical to this role. Working in a live hospital, 24/7, requires careful planning of Maintenance works and collaboration with stakeholders is key.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Strong customer focus with experience of delivering high standards of Customer Service. Previous FM experience within a hospital and/or PFI environment would be an advantage
• Good knowledge, experience and understanding of HTM`s would be an advantage
• Currently trained and or experienced in RP/ AP duties in at least two of the following: water management (Legionella), ventilation in healthcare premises, medical gases, etc. would be an advantage but not essential.
• Apprentice trained and qualified/experienced within a mechanical/electrical background.
• Understanding of HR related items.
• Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
• Preferably experienced with HVAC, pump systems, medical gases, steam systems, pressure systems, water systems and legionella.
• Knowledge of Building Management systems.
• Sound knowledge of the practical implementation of Health & Safety.
• Full driving licence required.

What can we offer you?

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

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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.

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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

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