Overview
Equans is looking for a Semi Skilled Operative (M&E) to be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, based on a shift pattern that includes days, evenings and weekends. Salary banding: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience, plus a fixed monthly unsocial allowance and benefits package.
You’ll play a key role in delivering essential maintenance services within the Portsmouth Hospital Trust, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities
* Support the Estates Management team in providing a 24/7 maintenance service.
* Promote a strong culture of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
* Liaise with hospital departments regarding maintenance requirements.
* Diagnose faults, repair, and maintain complex hospital equipment (following training and guidance).
* Work flexibly across trades where required.
* Respond promptly using a radio or pager system.
* Carry out tasks in challenging conditions (e.g., unblocking drains/sewers, dealing with biological hazards and fumes).
* Replace lamps, clean light fittings, and undertake cleaning, labouring, and driving tasks as directed.
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Electrical IEE regulations, HTMs, etc.).
* Perform other reasonable duties relevant to the post.
What we offer
* Salary banding of £27,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience, plus a fixed monthly unsocial allowance and benefits package.
* 25 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
* Learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and personalized support
* Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to employee networks (e.g., AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, Young Professionals)
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app
Who we are looking for
* NVQ in maintenance or equivalent experience
* Experience in building maintenance and systems
* Basic competence with IT and PDAs
* Working in a hospital environment (Desirable)
* Knowledge of other trades (Desirable)
* Knowledge of HTMs (Desirable)
This role includes a DBS Standard check; ability to pass is essential.
Who we are
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 deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
Our ambition
At Equans, we aim to be recognised for operational excellence and as the best place to work. We align with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus—to deliver excellence every day.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
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. Some roles may require a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. Agency involvement is not required.
Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Other
Location notes: Southampton, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas.
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