Mechanical Team Leader

Equans UK & Ireland
West Midlands
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EQUANS are looking for a Mechanical Team Leader working on behalf of QEH in Birmingham. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

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.

EQUANS are looking for a Mechanical Team Leader working on behalf of QEH in Birmingham. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

To manage the mechanical day team ensuring that planned preventive maintenance, testing, breakdown maintenance and other maintenance related activities on the estate are completed and records maintained.

Impact:

This role has an important role within the workflow process; the person will be actively involved in developing detailed knowledge, and the maintenance of the core plant and equipment across the QEH Estate.

Complexity:

*Manage the Mechanical Day Team and assist in the operation, repair and maintenance of plant.

*To undertake any reasonable duties to maintain all services to the NHS client.

*To carry out all works in compliance with Equans KPI's.

*Achieve AP and CP appointments in disciplines as requested by estates management team to support the contract.

*To be fully conversant with and to work to the current regulations, codes of practice, Health & Safety regulations, HTMs, and all safety rules both Equans and Statutory.

*To undertake appraisals, manage timesheets, sickness, annual leave requests for the team.

*To manage contractors relevant to the discipline ensuring PPMs are booked in and completed within SLA, and any corrective/breakdown work completed within SLA.

*Carry out work as required by the estates management team.

*Where required - ensure logbooks and records are maintained, up to date, and available for audits/inspections as required.

*To act as AP/RP for various disciplines once training has been completed.

*Provide Water DRP service for the organisation.

*Provide Medical Gas AP service for the organisation.

*Manage CP appointments of Mechanical Day team.

*Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings, and specifications appropriate to his/her own trade, without supervision.

*Managing and directing staff in a safe and efficient manner.

*Deliver training to staff on relevant subjects as appropriate so experience is gained (e.g., toolbox talks & trade specific subject matter).

*Carry out Equans Management Safety Visits and compliance audits (MSV) Across the contract on both Internal work force and Sub-contractors.

*Carry out Monthly minimum 10% Audit checks on works carried out by the estate's teams ensuring compliance, report shortfalls and training requirements.

*Carrying out inspections of site tools, plant, access equipment and first aid equipment, reporting on findings and manage resolution ensuring safety and compliance.

*Act as a first line management response to any Events that may arise across the entirety of the QEHB Estate.

*To ensure that immediate corrective action is taken in the event of emergencies, so that the Trusts/client needs are met, to avoid danger to people, property, and service provision.

*To provide as requested by management reports, calculations, and recommendations for the correct and efficient running of all plant and equipment.

*To undertake additional and continual training in job skills and techniques that may be required to meet personal and organisational aims.

*To undertake any other duties as requested by Management, to comply with Equans contract and KPI's.

*Where required, provide support for Equans out of hours On Call service.

*Carry out work in line with any reasonable management instruction.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

*Previous experience of working within a health care environment.

*Knowledge and understanding of HTMs.

*Previous management experience of a mechanical maintenance team.

*Experience and knowledge of AHUs, Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, Hot and Cold-water distribution systems (including Calorifiers, Plate Heat exchangers), pressure systems, heating distribution systems, Fan Coil units, all in a commercial/healthcare environment.

*City and Guilds or relevant qualifications in a mechanical discipline

*Driving Licence

*Medical Gas AP training

*BOAS accreditation

*Natural Gas RP training

*Water RP training

*Knowledge of Autoclaves and Pneumatic Tube Delivery Systems

*Understanding of PFI environments

What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
* 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years' service (+ 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, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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.
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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.
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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
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.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

*Previous experience of working within a health care environment.

*Knowledge and understanding of HTMs.

*Previous management experience of a mechanical maintenance team.

*Experience and knowledge of AHUs, Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, Hot and Cold-water distribution systems (including Calorifiers, Plate Heat exchangers), pressure systems, heating distribution systems, Fan Coil units, all in a commercial/healthcare environment.

*City and Guilds or relevant qualifications in a mechanical discipline

*Driving Licence

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • IndustriesBuilding Structure and Exterior Contractors

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