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EQUANS; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 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

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Lead Technician to join the Salford Royal Hospital contract in Salford. This permanent, full-time role is 37.5 hours per week and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Based in Salford, you will provide hands-on technical leadership, supervise the team, manage workload, and coordinate with the helpdesk to ensure high-quality maintenance delivery and contract compliance.

Salary: £40,268 to £42,000 per year. Posting date 16 Sept 2026, Closing date 16 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus with experience delivering high standards of service.
• FM experience in hospital or related environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HTM standards is desirable.
• Apprentice-trained in mechanical/electrical background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day on contract under Technical Services Manager.
• Coordinate with helpdesk to ensure efficient maintenance delivery.
• Plan and implement changes to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead team meetings and training, maintain records and audits.

Skills

Customer service

FM experience

HVAC knowledge

Health & safety

Driving licence

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Lead Technician

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

Salary: £40,268 to £42,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Salford

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Sept 2026

Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Technical Services Manager (TSM) for the day-to-day supervision, monitoring and performance of the contract.
• Accountable for the workflow 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 programme, 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, ensuring 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.

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.
• Basic computer literate.
• 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?

• 24 days annual leave
• 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 personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• 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

About EQUANS

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 relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

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