Mechanical Supervisor

Equans is looking for aMechanical Supervisorto join our team atRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospitalon a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, the Mechanical Supervisor is part of a larger site-based team. The main responsibilities include the daily organisation of the maintenance teams, including specialist subcontractors to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the hospital. The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for coordinating site operations in compliance with company contract, and local operating procedures to ensure a standardised approach to the Equans service delivery.

The objective of the department is to operate and maintain an optimum environment in which healthcare can be delivered to the patient. The main elements being Ventilation, Water, Plumbing, Mechanical Services, Electrical Services, piped medical gases, Steam etc.

The Mechanical Supervisors lead, direct and motivate the site Mechanical Services team to maximise their potential and contribution to best practice service delivery.

This is a critical role, supervising an important concession, providing critical services within a Healthcare environment.

The Mechanical Supervisor will be able to work in accordance with the requirements of Health Technical Memoranda (HTM’s); Medical Gases HTM 2022 and Water Supplies HTM 2027, TM 2040 and (Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8), Ventilation Plant HTM 2025 and any other relevant statutory compliance requirements (Pressure Systems Regulations 2000).

What will you deliver?

• Ensure all activities within the Technical Services team meet and exceed the contracted service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with all key stakeholders, customers, partners, contractors and other third parties to deliver best practice service.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in relation to safe working practices and safe operation of plant, equipment and services and all activities essential to meet all relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM and SHTM) and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Review and implement the site’s Health & Safety (H&S) Plan and associated Risk Assessments, alongside the SHEQ team, ensuring that obligations for H&S and any statutory requirements associated to the delivery of the contract are appropriately and fully applied.
• Price small works.
• Deliver in house Toolbox Talks.
• Attend as required Health & Safety forums with staff and as required other stakeholders on the site.
• Assist in the contribution to ensure that plant and equipment data and information is delivered in an accurate and timely manner to enable Lifecycle Planning to be developed.
• Assist the M&E SM in ensuring that all staff and subcontractors’ response and rectification times are met, and repairs are undertaken diligently, with due care and without undue delay.

What can we offer you?

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

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Discipline is essential.
• Experience in HVAC systems or comparable training and a working knowledge of these systems would be advantageous.
• Demonstratable experience in a previous supervisor position would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within a Healthcare Environment would be greatly advantageous.
• Holds or has held a relevant Appointed Persons Status. Or be prepared to undertake relevant AP training.
• Working Knowledge of the appropriate Standards including Scottish Health Technical Memorandums.
• SSSTS would be advantageous.

This role includes a DS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

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.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to 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.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.