Electrical Craftsperson

Equans UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee referrals

Job summary

Equans is looking for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities include carrying out electrical installations and maintenance within NHS Trust sites, ensuring paperwork is completed accurately, and complying with KPI targets. A DBS check is required, and a driving licence is essential for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Electrical installation qualifications and approved apprenticeship completed.
• AM2 and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-18).
• Driving licence and DBS Standard check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installations and repairs to sockets, switches, lamps and rewiring as required.
• Perform PAT testing, fuse board checks and emergency lighting PPMs.
• Support relocations and housekeeping of Estates areas and Plant rooms; assist with on-call duties.

Skills

Electrical installation

AM2

18th Edition

Driving licence

Education

EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ

C&G 2357 NVQ Level 3

Job description

Equans is looking for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• The responsibilities will mainly be at the Mental Health Sites of Barberry, Oleaster & Zinnia, however this could extend to other areas on the contract if requested by Senior Management

• Undertake any reasonable duties directed by TSM/Supervisor/Helpdesk to maintain all services to the NHS Trust, and ensure that all associated paperwork is completed in a satisfactory, accurate and prompt manner

• Carry out all works in compliance with EQUANS KPI’s and contract

• Scope of work will include entering departments containing service users undergoing various treatments/procedures after reporting to departmental staff. Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances could be encountered

• General duties will include but is not limited to the following; general installations / repairs to sockets, switches, lamps. Retro fitting components, rewiring assets, emergency lighting PPMs, fuse board checks, PAT testing, RCD testing, etc.

• Carry out general duties including support by manual labour for relocations and moves, tidying and cleaning Estates areas and Plant rooms

• Drive the company vehicle as required to meet the needs of the service

• Take part in on call rota

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?

• Electrical Installation – Approved apprenticeship with either:
  • Base electrical qualifications C&G Part A & B
  • City & Guild 236 Part 1 & 2
  • City & Guilds 2330 / 2365 levels 2 & 3 Diploma
  • EAL Electrical installation QCF Diploma levels 1, 2 & 3 (601/0409/0 & 600/6724/X & 600/9331/6)

• EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ or C & G 2357 level 3 NVQ

• AM2

• 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations C& G 2382-18

• Driving licence

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?

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.