Mechanical and Electrical Team Leader

3 days ago

Ashford, United Kingdom 2gether support solutions Full time

Job Introduction
**2gether**Support** Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing**support** to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites**. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.**

**We are looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Team**Leader** to our Estates Department at the William Harvey Hospital on a 6 month fixed term contract**.** The M&E Team Leader will have direct management of the inhouse Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance team along with overseeing contractors. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient management, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and building services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on role in a fast-paced commercial environment.

**Please note there is a Mechanical Bias to this role.**

**Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm + on call (1 week in every 5)**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and supervise maintenance, reactive works, and minor project schemes.
- Allocate maintenance tasks efficiently through the CAFM system.
- Ensure patient needs are prioritised to enhance their experience.
- Manage resources to provide effective building maintenance services.
- Oversee staff performance, productivity, attendance, and compliance with policies.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Executive and Department of Health guidelines.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement and oversee the use of relevant software systems for reporting and documentation.
- Encourage a culture of professional customer service excellence within the team.

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Strong expertise in mechanical and electrical systems including steam plants, HVAC control, CWS/DHWS systems, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to interpret schematic drawings and perform fault-finding down to component level.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
- Solid understanding of statutory regulations and health & safety compliance.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- IT proficiency, including experience managing electronic CAFM PPM programmes.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Ideally experience in an Acute Hospital environment.
- Completion of a structured training programme in mechanical engineering - qualified to HNC/HND level.
- Electrical experience with relevant qualifications.
- Previous hands on team lead or management experience with electrical and/or mechanical engineers/technicians.
- Experience with, CWS systems, HVAC control systems, Pneumatic Systems and (ideally but not essential) steam plant & associate equipment.

**Why work with us?**
- Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
- Company Pension
- Onsite childcare facilities
- Blink
- Staff communications app
- Viv up
- Staff discounts & wellbeing platform
- Discounted food in canteen
- Access to the blue light card

**We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including**:

- Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
- Subsidised bus pass
- Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
- Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training

**Please see attached Job Description for full range of responsibilities.

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