AEM Shift Manager

Equans Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Birmingham is seeking a Shift Assistant Estates Manager. This full-time role involves managing a team, overseeing maintenance services, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess key mechanical and electrical qualifications. A competitive salary along with various employee benefits including annual leave, life cover, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Overtime available

Life Cover

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualifications required.
• Experience with Mechanical and Electrical equipment.
• Ability to pass a DBS Standard check.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 7 Operatives.
• Coordinate contractors on site.
• Ensure compliance with statutory maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Level 2 & 3

Pipefitting & Plumbing Level 2 & 3

Electrical Installation

Wiring Regulations C&G 2382-18

Education

City & Guilds qualifications

Electrical NVQ Level 3

Job description

Equans is looking for a Shift Assistant Estates Manager to join our team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 39.375 hours per week on a shift pattern of four days on, four days off, consisting of two days 0700‑1900 and two nights 1900‑0700.

On offer is a competitive salary plus shift allowance and benefits package.

The role is to assist the Estates Management team in the provision of Hard FM & Lifecycle Services whilst delivering a high‑quality, statutory‑compliant maintenance service. Responsibilities include the operation, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical engineering services within a multidisciplinary hard service team environment.

What will you deliver?

• Manage a team of 7 Operatives (two Electrical, two Mechanical, one Fabric, two Maintenance Assistants).
• Direct, support and train staff in a safe and efficient manner.
• Co‑ordinate contractors on site, ensuring safe management in line with contractual obligations and health and safety regulations.
• Deliver training to staff on relevant subjects (e.g. toolbox talks, trade‑specific subjects).
• Work on Mechanical and Electrical equipment such as emergency lighting, AHUs, pumps and act as the first point of escalation.
• Ensure planned and scheduled preventative maintenance activities for buildings, plant and equipment using the Maximo system (or other works management system) comply with statutory, contract, regulation, ACOP, and HTM guidance.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 2 years of service (+ public holidays).
• Overtime available.
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities (professional qualifications, training, personalised support programmes).
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.

Who are you?

Essential – Mechanical

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 2 & 3.
• City & Guilds Pipefitting & Plumbing Level 2 & 3.
• City & Guilds Plumbing Level 2 & 3.
• Relevant City & Guilds Mechanical qualifications.
• Related healthcare advanced training (AP competencies in Electrical LV/HV, Ventilation, Medical gases, Lifts, Natural gas RP, Decontamination).

Essential – Electrical

• Electrical Installation – approved apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Base electrical qualifications C&G Part A & B.
• City & Guild 236 Part 1 & 2.
• City & Guilds 2330 / 2365 levels 2 & 3 Diploma.
• EAL Electrical installation QCF Diploma levels 1, 2 & 3.
• EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ or C&G 2357 level 3 NVQ.
• AM2.
• 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations C&G 2382‑18.
• City & Guilds 2391‑50 Initial Verification of Electrical Installations.

Desirable

• Healthcare experience.
• HTM knowledge.

This role includes a DBS Standard check; therefore the 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 deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government 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 across five continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans we aim to be recognised for operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. We are committed to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, aligning everything we do with our core values: Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We listen, support, and care for one another, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. These values shape our culture and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role interests 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.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Your diversity and inclusion experience will be valued.

You will have access to our growing employee networks: AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer a relocation package for this position. Certain roles may require a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. All enquiries should be directed to the Resourcing Team; agency involvement is not required.