Assistant Technical Services Manager

An Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical) is required in the West Midlands to support mechanical maintenance across a complex healthcare estate, helping keep buildings, plant and engineering services safe, compliant and operational.

Working within a multidisciplinary hard services team, you'll combine maintenance planning with team and contractor management while developing towards Authorised Person responsibilities across relevant mechanical disciplines.

• Plan preventative maintenance for buildings, plant and equipment using Maximo.
• Deputise for the Technical Services Manager and support day-to-day service delivery.
• Manage staff and contractors, monitoring response times and the quality of completed works.
• Support budget control, supplier negotiations and cost-effective maintenance delivery.
• Review contractor RAMS and inspect working practices, quality and safety.
• Work towards Authorised Person status across relevant mechanical disciplines, including pressure systems and ventilation.

• A City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of technical estates, building maintenance and facilities management services.
• The ability to manage people, delegate effectively and work on your own initiative.
• Strong organisational and communication skills for multidisciplinary environments.
• Computer literacy covering spreadsheets, estates management systems, Outlook and Word.
• A driving licence to support on-call requirements across the estate.
• Knowledge of statutory maintenance requirements and healthcare technical guidance would be advantageous.

• £40,000 £ 45,000 annual salary.
• Permanent position in the West Midlands.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Continued learning and technical development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop Authorised Person responsibilities across mechanical disciplines.

On-call duties are required on a case-by-case basis following suitable training and experience, and flexibility to work across other estate locations may be needed.