Assistant Technical Services Manager

  • Boden Group
  • City, Birmingham
  • 09/10/2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

An Assistant Technical Services Manager (Mechanical) is required in the West Midlands to support mechanical maintenance across a complex healthcare estate, helping keep buildings, plant and engineering services safe, compliant and operational.

Working within a multidisciplinary hard services team, you'll combine maintenance planning with team and contractor management while developing towards Authorised Person responsibilities across relevant mechanical disciplines.

The Role

As the Assistant Technical Services Manager, you'll:
  • Plan preventative maintenance for buildings, plant and equipment using Maximo.
  • Deputise for the Technical Services Manager and support day-to-day service delivery.
  • Manage staff and contractors, monitoring response times and the quality of completed works.
  • Support budget control, supplier negotiations and cost-effective maintenance delivery.
  • Review contractor RAMS and inspect working practices, quality and safety.
  • Work towards Authorised Person status across relevant mechanical disciplines, including pressure systems and ventilation.
About You

To be successful as the Assistant Technical Services Manager, you'll have:
  • A City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of technical estates, building maintenance and facilities management services.
  • The ability to manage people, delegate effectively and work on your own initiative.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills for multidisciplinary environments.
  • Computer literacy covering spreadsheets, estates management systems, Outlook and Word.
  • A driving licence to support on-call requirements across the estate.
  • Knowledge of statutory maintenance requirements and healthcare technical guidance would be advantageous.
What's in it for You?
  • £40,000 £45,000 annual salary.
  • Permanent position in the West Midlands.
  • 37.5 hours per week.
  • Continued learning and technical development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to develop Authorised Person responsibilities across mechanical disciplines.
On-call duties are required on a case-by-case basis following suitable training and experience, and flexibility to work across other estate locations may be needed.

Apply Now

To apply for the position of Assistant Technical Services Manager, click Apply Now to send your CV to Olivia Blake.