Mechanical Ventilation Engineer

Equans is looking for a Mechanical Ventilation Engineer to join our team based at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £35,000 per annum and benefits package.

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• Assist the Assistant Technical Services Manager who holds the ventilation appointed persons position
  
• Responsible for the maintenance of the ventilation system within the hospital
  
• Responsible for the maintenance of each air handling unit which involves the monthly inspections and quarterly cleans
  
• Cleaning of the grills/louvers site wide and also any other mechanical plantroom tasks that management deem a requirement
  
• As some of the air handling units feed various sensitive departments such as operating theatres, out of hours working will be involved
  
• Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance
  
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training
  

On offer is a salary of £35,000 per annum and benefits package, which includes;

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• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
  
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
  
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  
• Gym membership discounts
  
• Free parking
  
• 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
  
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  

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• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
  
• Good knowledge and understand of a range of complex mechanical systems including but not limited to ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems
  
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
  
• Previous Competent Person experience involving but not limited to HVAC
  
• Prepared to work a flexible shift system including nights
  
• Possess a current valid driving licence (Desirable)
  
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable)
  
• Previous Authorised Person experience involving but not limited to HVAC (Desirable)
  

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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 of 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.

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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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• Entry level
  

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• Full‑time