Technical Services Manager (Electrical) in Wakefield

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, bonus and benefits package.

This role will work across 2 large, geographically separated, acute hospital sites, with overall responsibility for the electrical infrastructure, supplying patient life safety systems, critical care and general power throughout the estates. The Technical Services Manager (TSM) is a critical member of the contract senior leadership team, responsible for self-delivered and subcontracted mechanical, electrical, and building fabric technical service delivery. The role incorporates participation on the 24/7/365 on-call rota as part of the business escalation procedures.

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?

• 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, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, 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, or equivalent, 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.
• City and Guilds 236 A&B or 2360 parts 1 and 2 or 2330 or equivalent apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds 2394 / 2395 or 2391 Electrical Testing & Inspection.
• Authorised Person experience in HV and/or LV Disciplines.
• Relevant Trade Qualifications or Apprenticeship.
• Understanding of Electrical Test and Inspection documentation.
• 18th edition training.
• 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?

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 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, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, 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.