Equans is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our QEH contracts in Birmingham. This is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per work. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
Impact:
Maintenance Assistants (MA) has an impact on the successful operation of the contract through delivery of maintenance in line with the service standards. Service delivery will be issued via the Helpdesk or line managers. MAs will not control budgets will be able to raise orders but not able to approve orders.
Complexity:
Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings, and specifications appropriate to his/her skill level, without supervision.
To perform a wide range of work to his/her skill level. e.g., lamping, unblocking toilets, assisting when carrying out fire alarm system testing, fault-finding on non-complex equipment and assisting in electrical/plumbing/building installation work.
To manufacture, assemble and install new work as appropriate to his/her skill level.
To understand the general working of the hospital's Estates Department, so that work can be carried out in the most efficient manner and be pro-active in developing new ways of working.
To use all relevant tools and equipment as appropriate to his/her skill level.
Requirement to learn new techniques with training, as necessary. This may include for example procedures for releasing trapped persons in lifts and statutory requirements for ladder inspections.
To understand fully the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts.
To maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment as appropriate to his/her skill level.
Understand requirements and work as a safety person for Estates staff working at heights or in confined spaces.
To receive work notes and to carry out repairs as directed.
To carry out unsupervised minor maintenance and repairs and report any defects, unusual circumstances, delays, or difficulties encountered to the Supervisor.
Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance work is carried out effectively in compliance with maintenance instructions.
Produce, if necessary, list of materials to carry out remedial repairs or alterations to current task.
Report if stock of consumable items or spares are low.
To be knowledgeable of and to work to the codes of practice, Health & Safety Regulations, and all safety rules both Trust, Departmental and Statutory.
To maintain workshops and working environment in a clean, tidy, and safe condition.
To unblock macerators, toilets, urinals, and sinks etc. repair internal and external drainage systems. Using Personnel Protective Equipment to prevent exposure to un-contained body fluids.
Assist in the moving of heavy loads, plant, equipment, and furniture as required.
After appropriate training work off tower scaffolding, ladders, step ladders and within confined spaces.
Frequent requirement to exert intense physical effort for several short periods during shift.
To be always contactable by radio to receive instructions, this can involve frequent interruptions to work patterns.
To be progressively and suitably trained and pass knowledge gained to others.
Participate in the out of hours on call rota.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
Previous appropriate working experience or training in either an electrical or mechanical discipline.
Experience of working in a in a building maintenance environment.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Use of PDA and familiarity with CAFM systems.
Healthcare experience (desirable but not essential)
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
1. 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
2. Life Cover equivalent to 1x times annual salary
3. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
4. Gym membership discounts
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Holiday purchase scheme
7. 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
8. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
9. Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
10. Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
11. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly, employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
Equans 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
Equans is a Bouygues group company.
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.
At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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 youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
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 supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.