Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical)

Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical)

Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich

Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week. Salary band £40,000 – £45,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus benefits package.

What you will deliver

• Directly manage a team of 6–8 engineers
• Directly accountable for day‑to‑day matters to the Technical Services Manager
• Deputise for the Technical Services Manager during absence from site as directed by Senior Management Team
• Plan and schedule all planned preventive maintenance activities in conjunction with the Planning Coordinator for buildings, plant and equipment using the Maximo system, with consideration to statute, regulations, ACOPs and guidance (HTMs)
• Assist the Technical Services Manager to undertake negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to provide a cost‑effective service with reference to the contract SLAs
• Responsible for specific elements of budgetary control and give additional assistance with financial controls with reference to departmental budget, stock, contracts etc.

What we can offer you

• 24 days annual leave (increases to 25 days after 2 years of service, plus 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, e.g. professional qualifications, collective/individual training, personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you

• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical engineering discipline
• Sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems
• Ability to manage people, be self‑motivating, work on own initiative, and liaise & delegate effectively with staff in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Demonstrated sound understanding of technical, estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services
• Sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements (Desirable)
• Understanding of statutory maintenance requirements, legislation, Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes and other technical documentation (Desirable)

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

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation package is not offered for this role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check.

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