Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our facilities team at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. The role is permanent, full‑time, Monday to Friday with alternating weekly shifts of 0700‑1530 / 1000‑1830. On offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
What will you deliver?
* Reporting to the Shift Lead / Operations Manager
* Responsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems, associated plant/equipment installed throughout the site
* Carry out mechanical/electrical works as required i.e. allocated maintenance, breakdown repairs, installation, new works, refurbishment and capital works replacement programme.
* Carry out mechanical/electrical repairs and cleaning of mechanical components and equipment
* Maintain and carry out repairs on HVAC systems, gas appliances, Piped Medical Gas systems, steam plant/equipment and all other equipment in plant rooms, patient areas and other departments.
* Prepare pressure vessels for insurance inspections and carry out necessary repairs/testing.
* To oversee specialist sub-contractors, and manage contractors as necessary, working to a safe system of work and permit‑to‑work system
* To ensure that PPM and Reactive tasks are attended to in accordance with the contract timescales at all times.
* Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 0700‑1530 / 1000‑1830, shift times alternating weekly.
Who are we looking for?
* Must hold a recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 2 or 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant mechanical discipline with suitable industry experience; plumbing and AHU experience essential
* Desirable to hold some Electrical trade qualifications/18th Edition certification but not essential
* Must have a thorough understanding of engineering building services installation and maintenance techniques.
* Good knowledge of M&E testing, fault finding, maintenance, refurbishment and install.
* Must be able to work independently and when appropriate as part of a team.
* Willing to attain cross skilling
* Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose technical faults
* Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
* IT literate, and ambition for personal development
What can we offer you?
* 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 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 WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
* Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
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.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role.
Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us and EQUANS has a policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders.
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