Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical)

Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical)

Equans is looking for an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical) to join our team at Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich.

This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.

Benefits include:

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 2 years (plus public holidays)
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad learning opportunities (professional qualifications, training, support programmes)
• Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Responsibilities:

• 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 preventative 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.

Qualifications and skills:

• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerized estates and project management systems
• Ability to manage people, be self‑motivated, able to work on own initiative, and be able to liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Demonstrable sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services
• 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, HTPMs, Health Building Notes and other technical documentation (desirable)
• DBS Standard check – must pass (essential)

Right to work in the UK is required for this role.

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.

Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

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