Equans is looking for an Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical) to join our team based at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, on‑call allowance and benefits package.
What will you deliver?
* Be the go‑to leader on site, stepping in for the Technical Services Manager when needed and ensuring seamless operations
* Plan and coordinate all preventative maintenance for our buildings, plant, and equipment, partnering closely with the Planning Coordinator and leveraging the Maximo system — all while ensuring compliance with the latest regulations and industry best practices
* Collaborate on supplier and subcontractor negotiations to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality services aligned with contract SLAs
* Play a key role in managing budget elements, supporting financial control measures tied to departmental budgets, stock management, and contracts
* Lead your team and subcontractors in responding swiftly and efficiently to maintenance requests, ensuring all repairs are completed promptly, carefully, and to the highest standards
* Participate in on‑call rota
What can we offer you?
* 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ 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 personalised support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to our growing employee networks
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are you?
* City and Guild or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
* High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate
* A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems
* Must be able to manage people, be self‑motivating, able to work on own initiative, and be able to liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi‑disciplinary environment
* Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services
* Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience of Microsoft Office software essential, including Outlook, Word
* A sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements will be required. (Desirable)
* Ability to show understanding of statutory maintenance requirements, legislation, Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes and other technical documentation. (Desirable)
This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.
Who are we?
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
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 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.
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 (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
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 manages this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not directly to Equans Managers.
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