Overview
We are seeking a skilled Technical Lead to oversee the delivery of technical services across a PFI healthcare estate, ensuring compliant, efficient and reliable maintenance operations. This role requires strong mechanical or electrical expertise, coupled with the ability to lead a team within a highly regulated environment. We are looking for a hands-on, solutions-focused individual who can provide technical escalation support, manage critical engineering activities, and maintain high standards of safety, compliance and service performance. The successful candidate will ensure that all operational, statutory and client requirements are consistently met.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day operational leadership for technical services across the site.
* Act as the escalation point for engineering, technical and operational issues.
* Manage budgets, forecasting, engineering KPIs and cost-control activities.
* Allocate tasks and oversee completion of planned and reactive maintenance works.
* Lead safe systems of work, including AP duties, LOTO and critical switching operations.
* Maintain up-to-date O&M manuals, technical drawings and asset records.
* Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring safe access and compliant delivery.
* Support audits, reporting, equipment evaluations and preparation of scopes of work.
Qualifications
* Strong technical services experience within estates or building services.
* Mechanical or Electrical background (HND/HNC or NVQ3+).
* Strong working knowledge of HTMs including experience working in water management and regulated environments; healthcare experience beneficial.
* Proven experience managing teams within technical services.
* Strong CAFM and work order control knowledge.
* Experience managing subcontractors, budgets and KPI performance.
* Willingness to be appointed as an Authorised Person.
* Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving capability.
* Ability to provide 24/7 availability for emergencies or corrective works.
About ISS
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
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