Electrical Craftsperson

Equans; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider seeks an Electrical Craftsperson in Wakefield for a full-time role. This position involves maintenance of electrical services and requires relevant qualifications such as an electrical apprenticeship and BS7671 certification. The role offers a competitive salary, shift patterns, and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover up to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount schemes

Training programs

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical/Engineering Apprenticeship qualifications are essential.
• Must be able to clear Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance following PPM schedules.
• Manage fault diagnosis and sourcing parts.
• Respond to emergency repairs and participate in planned maintenance.

Skills

Electrical safety

Risk assessments

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Education

Recognised Electrical/Engineering Apprenticeship - HNC, ONC, City & Guilds

BS7671 (18th Edition)

Job description

Overview

EQUANS are looking for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our team in Wakefield for our Pinderfield & Pontefract Hospitals contract. This is a permanent full-time role with a shift pattern of 4-on, 4-off, including 2 days 07:00-19:00 and 2 nights 19:00-07:00 followed by 4 days off. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in 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 with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Our 13,500 UK & Ireland employees help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and the digital & industrial transitions that redesign how we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

Role summary

Electrical Craftsperson to operate and maintain electrical engineering services and building plant as part of a flexible maintenance team, including specialist subcontractors, to deliver high standards for our clients. The role reports to Technical Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance of relevant assets efficiently and effectively, following planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive work orders.
• Manage fault diagnosis, sourcing parts, and completing tasks to meet safety and quality standards.
• Work as part of the wider M&E team and undertake other tasks related to building services as required.
• Maintain compliance with HTM requirements, statutory regulations, and EQUANS guidelines; keep records of activities per QA requirements.
• Respond to emergency repairs (may require overtime) and participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
• Monitor and report defects to Technical Supervisors; familiar with Building Management Systems (BMS) and CAFM systems for recording maintenance.
• Provide feedback on PPM results, contribute to KPI awareness, and communicate planned/reactive works to wards/departments.
• Supervise, communicate with, and develop other trades staff; assess the quality of work performed.
• Ensure activities are conducted safely with CDM compliance and maintain necessary records and procedures.
• Possess knowledge of electrical safety, risk assessments, and safe working practices; understand relationships with other maintenance crafts.
• May be rostered to shifts that include unsocial hours with shift allowance.

Qualifications or required experience

• Recognised Electrical/Engineering Apprenticeship - HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent experience.
• BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Must be able to obtain Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

What can we offer you?

• Salary and benefits package including: 24 days annual leave (25 after 1 year) plus public holidays
• Life cover up to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount schemes, gym membership discounts, cycle to work, holiday purchase scheme
• 2 CSR days per year, broad learning opportunities and training programs
• Employee referral rewards and access to networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

About EQUANS

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in 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 with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Our UK & Ireland team of 13,500 helps organisations embrace the energy transition towards net zero and the digital & industrial transitions that shape how we move, work and live. EQUANS is part of the Bouygues group.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest, please register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. EQUANS is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides a welcoming, open workplace where you can be your true self. You will have access to our employee networks and support programs. You must have the right to work in the UK. Some roles may require a DBS check. Agency involvement is not required; all inquiries should go to the Resourcing Team.