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Multiskilled Engineer (Mechanical)

Equans UK & Ireland
Exeter
5 days ago
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Overview

Equans are looking for a Multiskilled Technician – Mechanical, based at Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. The role may infrequently require covering Salford Royal Hospital. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week with a pattern split across weeks (Week 1 07:00–15:00, Week 2 10:00–18:00).

Responsibilities
  • Ensure workload is planned, delivered to specification and agreed service requirements.
  • Plan, prioritise and resource projects.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations.
  • Install, maintain and repair plant equipment.
  • Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems and monitor facility performance through the PPM programme; identify any additional works required.
  • Flexible working hours and on-call duties as required.
  • Administer and complete relevant paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements; develop effective working relationships with business partners, including subcontractor management and relevant permits.
  • Demonstrate a fair, consistent and courteous attitude in all dealings.
  • Hold a full driving licence.
  • Maintain a smart appearance and professional manner representative of Equans.
  • Work under pressure, take ownership of problems and resolve them.
  • Report issues to the Technical Services Supervisor/Manager as required.
  • Attend training courses funded by Equans as required for business purposes.
  • Train to become an Authorised Person/Responsible Person in relevant disciplines (additional salary uplift available) and undertake reasonable requests.
Qualifications / Required Experience
  • ONC/C&G or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Sound awareness of risk assessment and safe working with equipment; good knowledge of Health & Safety.
  • Ability to measure, work to plans (method statements) and read technical diagrams.
  • PFI/Healthcare experience would be an advantage; further training and familiarisation offered for the right candidate.
Desirable Experience
  • Experience working on AHUs, Ventilation Systems, FCUs, LTHW, L8, Pumps, Pipework, Valves and other mechanical systems.
  • Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Experience with Pressure Systems and PPM/Reactive work.
  • Authorised Person experience.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • 22–24 days’ annual leave plus holidays, life cover, employee discounts, gym membership discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, holiday purchase scheme.
  • Learning opportunities, professional qualifications and tailored support programmes.
  • Employee referral rewards and access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and mental wellbeing app.
Who we are

Equans is a world leader in energy services with ~100,000 employees, operating in 50+ countries. In the UK & Ireland, Equans provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green energy and decentralised renewables. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next

If this role is of interest, please register and apply to track your progress. A member of the Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. Equans is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is supported to be their true self at work. You’ll have access to our growing employee networks.

For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a relocation package. Some roles may require a Disclosure check. Agency involvement is not required; all enquiries should go to the Resourcing Team.


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