Multi Skilled Engineer (Mechanical / Plumbing) - Mobile

Equans UK & Ireland
Bellshill
5 days ago
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Equans is looking for a Multi Skilled Engineer (Mechanical / Plumbing) in a mobile capacity to join our team on the Wheatley Contract, based from Bellshill on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working on average 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience and in addition you will receive an excellent benefits package.


You will be the key point of contact on-site, ensuring all planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive, and breakdown works are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. Your expertise in water booster pump maintenance, commercial and industrial plumbing, and mechanical installations will be essential to maintaining and enhancing client assets.


What will you deliver?

  • Execute all PPM tasks in line with maintenance specifications, accurately logging work progress and completion using PDA and CAFM systems.
  • Complete and submit all required paperwork, E-Forms, and supplementary documentation promptly.
  • Manage reactive maintenance tasks promptly, reporting plant failures and raising quotations as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and plumbing systems, including water booster pumps, valves, and large diameter pipework.
  • Perform Point of Work Risk Assessments and ensure safe working practices are followed, including the use of PPE and adherence to permit to work systems.
  • Monitor and supervise subcontractors during site maintenance activities.
  • Maintain a clean and safe plant room environment and ensure tools, vehicles, and test equipment are regularly audited and in safe working order.
  • Participate in a regional on-call rota for emergency call-outs outside normal working hours.
  • Foster positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors while maintaining the professional image of Equans.

What can we offer you?

On offer is salary of up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience and in addition you will receive an benefits package, which includes:



  • 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
  • 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 including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

  • Recognised industry qualification in mechanical or plumbing trades.
  • Proven experience in commercial/industrial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
  • Expertise in PPM and repairs of water booster pumps.
  • Experience servicing large diameter pipework components such as gate valves.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Full, clean driving licence.
  • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH preferred).
  • Computer literate with excellent communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Physically fit and committed to maintaining a clean and professional appearance.
  • Fluent in English (written and oral).
  • Available for out-of-hours standby rota participation.

Who are we?

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.


What's next?

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 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.


You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.


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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