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Technical Services Manager - Mechanical

EQUANS
West Yorkshire
3 days ago
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Equans is looking for a Technical Services Manager - Mechanical 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, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

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 main responsibilities include the management of the maintenance teams, including specialist subcontractors to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the hospital. 


The role incorporates participation on the 24hr on-call rota as part of the local escalation procedures.

That will you deliver?


All activities within the Technical Services team to meet and exceed the contracted service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with all key stakeholders, customers, partners, contractors and other third parties to deliver best practice services.
Compliance with all statutory requirements in relation to safe working practices and safe operation of plant, equipment and services and all activities essential to meet all relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) and Quality Assurance requirements
The management and review the site Health & Safety (H&S) Plan and associated Risk Assessments, alongside the SHEQ team, ensuring that obligations for H&S and any statutory requirements associated to the delivery of the contract are appropriately and fully applied.
Ensures adherence to all Statutory Standards and Regulations and Department of Health requirements (e.g. HTMs).
Organises and manages the daily planned and reactive maintenance tasks using the Maximo CAFM system

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 Mechanical bias, preferably having had significant exposure to a Healthcare environment. 
Holds or has held AP appointments for MGPS, Mechanical Systems as well as L8 or be willing to obtain through professional development.
Demonstrates technical leadership.
Must have (or be able to obtain) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Able to manage the site team and provides leadership and guidance to the technical services operatives and supervisors and drives performance improvements.

Who are we?


Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly , 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, 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?


If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.


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 . 


At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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.

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