Role Overview
Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer working on behalf of Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Permanent full‑time role, 40 hours per week. Competitive salary and benefits.
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with almost 100,000 employees across more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. The company is part of the Bouygues group.
General Overview
To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of mechanical building services; and other duties as described below.
* Represent in a respectful and professional manner.
* Be responsible for all aspects of regulatory and HTM specific maintenance to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical, HVAC specific assets and associated building services according to the PPM programme.
* Respond in a timely manner to ad‑hoc breakdown requests as identified by supervisor / manager or as per site contract.
* Assist in installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
* Assist in systematic fault finding on malfunctioning equipment.
* Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and company guidelines.
* Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.
* Ensure correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
* Maintain records as and when appropriate.
* Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades/colleagues.
* After a qualifying period take part in the callout/standby rota.
* Ensure liaison with Wards and Departments as required, with minimal disruption.
* Undertake training where necessary.
* Carry out risk assessments on‑site as instructed by supervisor / manager.
* Collaborate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer‑focused service.
* Use initiative to make appropriate decisions, including when working out of hours.
* Diligently complete all required job cards and other paperwork to the required standard.
* Complete work within allotted timeframes.
* Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with the role.
Additional Skills
* Technical advice and problem solving on water systems and heating issues.
* Other mechanical bias systems experience.
Impact
The Maintenance engineer carries out planned preventive and reactive maintenance tasks across the healthcare estate, ensuring statutory and contractual obligations are met while providing excellent service. The engineer contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the estate and the engineering systems that support healthcare delivery.
Qualifications / Required Experience
* Completed a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship.
* Previously worked within a complex maintenance environment.
* NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or equivalent.
* Experience of working on or with AHUs, Chilled Water Systems, Portable Water Systems, A/C units, etc.
* Pipe fitting experience (desirable).
* Experience of PPM & reactive work and supported project works.
* Authorised Person Ventilation.
What Can We Offer You?
* 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 year’s service (+ public holidays).
* Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
* Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers.
* Gym membership discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised 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 Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
Additional Information
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert; agency involvement is not required.
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