Your new company

Hays has been retained to recruit a Technical Lead for a leading national IFM company, with a focus on Mechanical and Electrical facilities management.

Your new role

This role will place the successful candidate on-site, reporting to the Site Hard Services Manager. Responsibilities are listed below:

• Maintain regular contact with the Site Hard Services Manager; consult on key decisions and advice on incidents, escalation and complaints
• Responsible for the management and co-ordination of all technical contractors working under company's scope in areas including specific GMP equipment/areas and non GMP equipment/areas
• Ensure all PPM’s/CM’s/RM Work Orders are completed on time in a safe and effective manner
• Ensure that all Risk Assessment, Safe Plan of Actions, and Method Statements are in place and are adhered to at the place of work
• Ensure all contractors have permits to work, check equipment used, and systems of work used on site, produce GOPs for activities related to this work if appropriate
• Provide feedback regarding contractor performance especially at contract review
• Ensure critical work activities, especially Civil, Mechanical and Electrical, are identified and completed on time
• Ensure 100% availability of the following systems CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm System, PI system, Fire pumps, PIV, Hydrants, Deluge valves and Jockey Pumps
• Issue red tags. Communicate and interact with FM global, co-ordinate Fire System shutdown and re-activation
• Ensure that all statutory inspections are planned and executed within agreed time scales
• Ensure that CMMS activities are carried out within the agreed time scales and all relevant assets are identified with job plans etc.
• Ensure that Service Levels are managed effectively, provide technical and operational support when required and be responsible for communicating with the customer when services or environmental conditions could be compromised
• Responsible for ensuring that all PO's are placed in good time and all contractors have quotations in place for all work activities
• Ensure quality systems are in place and report on quality directives and ensure active participation in internal and external audits
• Complete annual appraisals and identify training needs where required to develop staff and maintain compliance to statutory legislation
• Responsible for compliance to the site health and safety policies and procedures which may be a combination of client and company.
• Undertake training with on-site team and contractors relating to EHS, GMP training and client policies and procedures
• Ensure monthly toolbox talks are carried out regarding general safety and safe plant operation
• Responsible for the upkeep of, technical systems and workshop areas to high standards
• The post holder will follow safe systems of work, taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others. Eliminating or reducing risks where practicable by complying with site safety rules and instructions and reporting hazards to management for prompt action.
• Recommend improved ways of working to achieve goal of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Monitor the teams' procurement to ensure compliance with the companies' procurement process and financial delegation
• Such other duties as required by the operational needs of the department. Responsible for delivery of Customer Service at a world class standard.
• Co-ordination of company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and management of external Technical contractors.
• Ensure that there is clear, concise, and effective communications between company, client and 3rd party Technical vendors while ensuring service obligations are met and that customer issues are resolved promptly
• This position will be responsible for managing the most effective Maintenance strategy in order to preserve fully functional system operational levels on the site
• Ensure that all statutory inspections are planned and executed within agreed time scales
• Ensure that maintenance activities are carried out within the agreed time scales and all associated training requirements are in place.
• Ensure that Technical System breakdowns are managed effectively, provide technical support when required and be responsible for communicating with the client when technical or safety services or environmental conditions could be compromised.
• Ensure that all Risk Assessment, Safe Plan of Actions, Assignment Instructions, Permits, audits, incident/emergency reports and method statements are in place, completed and are adhered to at the place of work, while also taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others. Eliminating or reducing risks where practicable by complying with site safety rules and instructions and reporting hazards to management for prompt action
• Assist hands-on with staff and Contractors when the needs arise due to system operational requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience with SAP, Maximo or similar CMMS systems
• Technical Services experience
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in technical services or Contractor Co-ordination
• Ability to develop Teamwork through leadership / people management
• Customer and results focused
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills
• Experience in the pharmaceutical Industry

What you'll get in return

Excellent salary and package on offer, permanent offer likely depending on company requirements.

What you need to do now

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