Fabric Engineer

Equans; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Fabric Engineer for a full-time role at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. The position involves maintenance and repairs of physical assets, requiring relevant qualifications and experience in a building maintenance environment. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities and support programmes

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience in a building maintenance or industrial environment.
• Fire door maintenance/inspection qualification preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and woodworking machinery.

Responsibilities

• Undertake improvement work, maintenance and repairs of physical assets.
• Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance work is carried out effectively.
• Assist and liaise with staff to provide efficient Estates service.

Skills

Carpentry joinery

Maintenance skills

Communication

Education

City & Guilds qualifications Carpentry joinery level 2

Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent training

Job description

Equans is looking for a Fabric Engineer to join our team at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) on a 6 month fixed term contract basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Undertake improvement work, maintenance and repairs of physical assets including all necessary fault finding

• To assist and liaise with all other grades of staff in order to provide an efficient Estates service to the Trust(s) as necessary

• Nature of work within a ward or department could involve patient/visitor communication whilst working within close proximity

• Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to own trade, without supervision

• Undertake multi skilled techniques in the modern building structure, fabric, finishes, fixtures and fittings e.g. UPVC windows, Lock smith duties, flooring, suspended ceilings, partitions, minor painting, plastering and assembly of furniture

• 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

• Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance work is carried out effectively in compliance with maintenance instructions

• To be progressively and suitably trained to acquire elements of extra skills with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability where required to perform the above. Pass knowledge gained, to others

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 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
• 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• City & Guilds qualifications Carpentry joinery level 2

• Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent training

• Experience in a building maintenance or industrial environment

• Fire door maintenance/inspection qualification preferred

• Ability to use hand tools, associated trade tools, equipment and woodworking machinery for maintenance, repair and minor improvement/new work to required standard

• Understand requirements of working in an environment similar to that found in health care premises

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

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 combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values-Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, 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.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's 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 you'll 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 (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.