Technical Services Manager; Electrical

Equans is looking for a Technical Services Manager - Electrical to join our team in Wakefield on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. This role will work across 2 large, geographically separated, acute hospital sites, with overall responsibility for the Electrical infrastructure, supplying patient life safety systems, critical care and general power throughout the estates.

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) is a critical member of the contract senior leadership team, responsible for self-delivered and subcontracted mechanical, electrical, and building fabric technical service delivery. The role incorporates participation on the 24/7/365 on-call rota as part of the business escalation procedures.

• Manages the site team and provides leadership and guidance to the technical services operatives and supervisors and drives performance improvements.
• Demonstrates excellent customer skills with an ability to exceed customers’ expectations and maintain an effective relationship / communication strategy for the contract
• Has detailed knowledge and understanding of the Contract Service Level Agreements (SLAs), opportunities and risks
• Gain a detailed, ‘hands on’ knowledge of the site and provision of services
• Ensure that appropriate monitoring of services is in line with Contract requirements and local agreements.
• Celebrates success and drives continuous improvement with the team, ensuring the local interface between other FM Service Teams, NHS staff, Project Co and Customers at all levels to deliver as one team
• Organises and manages the daily planned and reactive maintenance tasks using the Maximo CAFM system
• Controls and manages the ordering and replenishment of critical spares and consumable items required for the day to day delivery of the service.
• Assists with Minor Works and associated contract revenue streams
• Oversees and controls the raising of building defect and lifecycle issues to a satisfactory conclusion in conjunction with Project Co (Consort Healthcare)
• Ensures appropriate competent persons are trained and in place within the contract
• Actively monitors and controls the safe working practices of internal staff, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensures adherence to all Statutory Standards and Regulations and Department of Health requirements (e.g. HTMs).

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x 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 Access Ability, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Qualified to HNC/HND level in an engineering discipline, or equivalent, with a proven managerial track record for past 3/5 years.
• A technical background within an electrical bias, preferably having had significant exposure to a Healthcare environment.
• Holds or has held AP appointments for HV/LV Electrical Systems or be willing to obtain through professional development.
• City and Guilds 236 A&B or 2360 parts 1 and 2 or 2330 or equivalent apprenticeship
• City & Guilds 2394 / 2395 or 2391 Electrical Testing & Inspection
• Authorised Person experience in HV and/or LV Disciplines
• Relevant Trade Qualifications or Apprenticeship
• Understanding of Electrical Test and Inspection documentation
• 18th edition training
• Must have (or be able to obtain) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

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.

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