Commercial Maintenance Plumber

EQUANS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities contractor in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Maintenance Plumber to join their team. The role involves maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, particularly at Southmead Hospital. Applicants should have relevant mechanical qualifications, plumbing experience, and the ability to work independently. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including generous holiday allowances and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Company share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Registered mechanical trade apprenticeship and experience in plumbing.
• Desirable electrical qualifications but not essential.
• Understand engineering services and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain HVAC and medical gas systems.

Skills

Mechanical trade apprenticeship

Plumbing experience

Electrical trade qualifications (desirable)

M&E testing

Customer service skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 mechanical discipline qualification

Job description

Overview

Equans is a renowned facilities and maintenance contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Maintenance Plumber to join our team providing maintenance at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, shift times alternating weekly.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Shift Lead / Operations Manager.
• Responsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems and associated plant/equipment installed throughout the site.
• Carry out mechanical/electrical works as required (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, shift times alternating weekly.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

About EQUANS

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly formidable numbers of 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 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 to expect 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. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do. You will find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

Requirements

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Disclosure checks may be required for certain roles. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not direct to EQUANS Managers.