Technical Services Manager (Electrical)

Equans UK & Ireland; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover (2x annual salary)

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Technical Services Manager (Electrical) to lead hospital site maintenance in Wakefield on a permanent basis. This full-time role (37.5 hours) reports to the Engineering Manager and includes participation in a 24-hour on-call rota.

You will manage maintenance teams and subcontractors, coordinate on-site operations, and ensure SLAs are met while upholding safety standards and local procedures.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND level in engineering with proven managerial experience (3–5 years).
• Electrical bias with healthcare site exposure preferred.
• Willing to obtain or hold DBS clearance.
• Demonstrates technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site maintenance team and specialists to ensure safe, continuous operation.
• Oversee daily planned and reactive maintenance using Maximo CAFM.
• Coordinate site operations in line with SLAs and local procedures.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with statutory standards.
• Drive improvements and maintain strong stakeholder communications.
• Support on-call rota as part of escalation procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Communication

Electrical systems

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

Maximo CAFM

Job description

Equans is looking for a Technical Services Manager (Electrical) to join our team in Wakefield on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will report to the Engineering Manager, the Technical Services Manager (TSM) is part of the team of site-based leads for all mechanical, electrical and building fabric technical service delivery. The role incorporates participation on the 24hr on-call rota as part of the local escalation procedures.

The main responsibilities include the management of the maintenance teams, including specialist subcontractors to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the hospital. The TSM is responsible for coordinating site operations in compliance with company, contract and local operating procedures to ensure a standardised approach to the Equans service delivery.

What will you deliver?

• Manages the site team and provides leadership and guidance to the technical services operatives and supervisors and drives performance improvements.
• Demonstrates excellent customer skills with an ability to exceed customers’ expectations and maintain an effective relationship / communication strategy for the contract
• Has detailed knowledge and understanding of the Contract Service Level Agreements (SLAs), opportunities and risks
• Gain a detailed, ‘hands on’ knowledge of the site and provision of services
• Ensure that appropriate monitoring of services is in line with Contract requirements and local agreements.
• Celebrates success and drives continuous improvement with the team, ensuring the local interface between other FM Service Teams, NHS staff, Project Co and Customers at all levels to deliver as one team
• Organises and manages the daily planned and reactive maintenance tasks using the Maximo CAFM system
• Controls and manages the ordering and replenishment of critical spares and consumable items required for the day to day delivery of the service.
• Assists with Minor Works and associated contract revenue streams
• Oversees and controls the raising of building defect and lifecycle issues to a satisfactory conclusion in conjunction with Project Co (Consort Healthcare)
• Ensures appropriate competent persons are trained and in place within the contract
• Actively monitors and controls the safe working practices of internal staff, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensures adherence to all Statutory Standards and Regulations and Department of Health requirements (e.g. HTMs).

What can we offer you?

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

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x 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?

• Qualified to HNC/HND level in an engineering discipline, with a proven managerial track record for past 3/5 years.
• A technical background within an electrical bias, preferably having had significant exposure to a Healthcare environment.
• Holds or has held AP appointments for HV/LV Electrical Systems or be willing to obtain through professional development.
• Demonstrates technical leadership.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

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?

As part 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, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

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.

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.