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Technical Services Manager - Mechanical

EQUANS
Wakefield
2 weeks ago
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Technical Services Manager – Mechanical

Location: Wakefield, England, United Kingdom


Employment type: Full-time


Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


Job function: Engineering and Information Technology


Overview

Equans is looking for a Technical Services Manager – Mechanical to join our team in Wakefield on a permanent basis. This full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.


Responsibilities

  • Manage maintenance teams, including specialist subcontractors, to ensure safe and continuous operation of the hospital.
  • Participate in the 24hr on‑call rota as part of local escalation procedures.
  • All activities within the Technical Services team to meet and exceed contracted SLAs and KPIs.
  • Establish and maintain effective business relationships with key stakeholders, customers, partners, contractors, and other third parties.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety requirements, HTMs and Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Manage and review the site Health & Safety Plan and associated risk assessments with the SHEQ team.
  • Organise and manage daily planned and reactive maintenance tasks using the Maximo CAFM system.

Qualifications

  • Qualified to HNC/HND level in an engineering discipline and proven managerial track record for 3–5 years.
  • Technical background with Mechanical bias, preferably significant exposure to a healthcare environment.
  • AP appointments for MGPS, Mechanical Systems or ability to obtain through development.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership.
  • Must have (or be able to obtain) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
  • Ability to manage the site team, provide guidance to technical services operatives and supervisors, and drive performance improvements.

What we can offer you?

  • 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
  • Life Cover equivalent to 2 × 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 range of learning opportunities for professional qualifications, individual and collective training, and personalised support programmes
  • Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
  • Access to employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees across more than 50 countries, delivering technical, FM and regeneration services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district and embedded energy, and decentralised renewables. Equans is a Bouygues group company.


What’s next?

If this role interests you, please register, apply and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.


Equal Opportunity

As part of 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. We’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check as noted in the role requirements.



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