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Technical Services Manager – Burnley (Permanent, Full-Time)
About the Role
Equans is seeking a Technical Services Manager to join their team in Burnley on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hours per week). This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
Reporting to the Account Manager, the Technical Services Manager (TSM) will oversee the Technical Services Team, including specialist contractors, to ensure the safe, continuous, and compliant operation of all sites under contract. The role focuses on standardising service delivery while aligning with company, contract, and local operating procedures.
What You Will Deliver
Team & Operational Oversight
- Manage the onsite technical team, including:
- Sickness, absence, and holiday oversight
- Participation in appraisals and performance management
- Ensure minimum service and unavailability deductions on all projects
- Maintain accurate monthly reports for the Account Manager
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Company, contract, and local operating procedures
- Relevant policies, codes of practice, and statutory requirements
- Maintaining professional standards
- Develop and implement a dynamic Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system aligned with evolving service demands and equipment requirements
Maintenance & Control
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance in line with:
- Budgetary constraints
- Agreed service levels and legislation
- Act as the Technical Advisor to:
- The Maintenance Team
- Relevant internal groups regarding engineering services management and operation
- Contingency planning initiatives
Safety & System Management
- Ensure risk assessments and method statements are current where necessary
- Maintain the CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) system up to date
- Guarantee that reactive and PPM tasks meet project agreements
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What We Can Offer You
This role provides a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 2x annual salary
- Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days per year
- Broad learning opportunities:
- Professional qualifications
- Collective/individual training
- Personalised support programs
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to growing employee networks:
- AccessAbility (disability representation)
- Encompass (LGBTQ+ community)
- RISE (ethnic minority representation)
- Women Together (gender advocacy)
- Working Parents & Young Professionals support
- Veterans and Reservists Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a mental wellbeing app
Who Are We Looking For?
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant professional certification: IOSH Managing Safely
- ONC/HNC in Facilities Management (or equivalent specialist trade qualifications)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a Facilities Management (FM) Operations Team
- Proven experience:
- Liaising directly with clients on similar FM projects
- Undertaking AP (Asset Performance) and RP (Right Person) duties in equivalent roles
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Relevant legislation and industry guidelines
- Health & Safety principles
- PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) systems
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Who Are We?
Equans is a global leader in energy and technical services, employing nearly 100,000 people across 50+ countries with an annual turnover of over €17 billion.
In the UK & Ireland, Equans specialises in:
- Technical & Facilities Management
- Regeneration & Energy Services
- Smart Buildings & Green Mobility
- District & Embedded Energy
- Decentralised Renewables
Our 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support businesses, public sectors, and governments in:
- Energy transition (net zero goals)
- Digital & industrial transformation
- Redesigning how we move, work, and live
Equans is part of the Bouygues Group.
Next Steps
If interested, please apply via the provided link to register, track your progress, and submit documentation. Our Resourcing Team will review applications promptly.
Equity & Inclusion Commitment
Equans encourages applications from:
- Women & ethnically diverse candidates
- People with disabilities
- All protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010
At Equans, we foster a diverse, inclusive culture where every voice is valued and respected. Employee networks (e.g., AccessAbility, RISE, Encompass, Women Together) offer support and community, while a welcoming workplace ensures individual growth and development.
Key Notes
- Right to Work: Must have UK entry clearance for this role.
- Relocation: No relocation assistance is available for this position.
- DBS Checks: Certain roles may require enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks, as outlined in requirements. Responsibilities on direct enquiries.
Applicants should submit inquiries exclusively to the Equans Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required.
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