Technical Services Manager

Equans Services Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services contractor in the UK is seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead on-site maintenance operations. This role involves managing technical teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing maintenance for vital plant equipment. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, proficiency in industrial steam boiler operations, and relevant engineering qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside a focus on employee support and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

5% bonus

Private health and life cover

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Professional qualification support

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Operation & Maintenance of utility plant including generation equipment.
• NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance on-site for plant within the Generating Station.
• Line manage and supervise maintenance technicians and operations staff.
• Ensure plant compliance with statutory requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Industrial steam boiler operations and maintenance

Leadership skills

Good presentation and communication skills

IT proficiency with management systems

Flexible and proactive attitude

Education

Minimum HNC or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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Overview

Join Equans Embedded Generation, a leading energies and services contractor within the Bouygues group. We design, construct, operate and maintain buildings and critical infrastructure, with a focus on embedded energy capacity across the UK. We are seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead the on-site maintenance team and support Operations Manager in delivering safe, compliant and reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance on-site (reactive and planned) for plant within the Generating Station, including steam boilers, water treatment, gas-fired CHP engines, medical air compressors, chilled water, standby generators and ancillary equipment.
• Line manage the on-site maintenance technicians (max. 5/6) and supervise operations staff; act as deputy for the Operations Manager when required.
• Ensure plant compliance with statutory requirements, industry best practice, and health, safety and environmental standards; maintain CAFM system records and support audit readiness.
• Lead maintenance planning and execution using CAFM; manage risk and safety through safe systems of work and PSSR/process safety activities.
• Coordinate spares procurement, budget adherence and supplier liaison; manage site documentation and procedures.
• Contribute to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction metrics; escalate safety and emergency response as needed.
• Maintain data quality and records for maintenance activities in the electronic document management system.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Industrial steam boiler operations and maintenance experience (BOAS desirable).
• NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or similar safety qualification (desirable).
• Experience in Operation & Maintenance of utility plant including generation equipment.
• Leadership skills to balance financial, technical and people priorities.
• Good presentation and communication skills; IT proficiency with management systems.
• Flexible, proactive and customer/employee-focused attitude.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• 5% bonus, private health, life cover, employee discounts, cycle to work scheme.
• CSR days, learning opportunities, and professional qualification support.
• Employee referral rewards and access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in 50+ countries and over 17 billion euros turnover. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, with capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. We are a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest, please 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 and people with disabilities, and from all protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We will consider applications that do not meet all technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate transferable skills for a flexible working environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equans is committed to a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We value diverse workforces and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Access to employee networks includes communities for disability, LGBTQI+, gender, race and family support.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing at Equans UK & Ireland.

Location notes: Various UK locations (West Yorkshire, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Wetherby, Knottingley, etc.).