Electrical Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x annual salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards

Employee networks

EAP & wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits.

You will respond to reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and repair complex electrical systems, obtain Competent Person status for LV, access control, alarms and medical gas installations, and perform Planned Preventative Maintenance across the site. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline.
• City & Guilds levels 2 and 3.
• AM2 and 18th Edition wiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance to diagnose faults and repair complex electrical systems.
• Obtain Competent Person status for LV, access control, alarms and medical gas installations.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across site.
• Minimise penalties by timely maintenance in line with contract requirements.
• Assist in minor installation works.

Skills

Diagnostic fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Low voltage systems

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Healthcare environment experience

Education

City & Guilds Level 2

City & Guilds Level 3

AM2

18th Edition (BS 7671)

Job description

Equans is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick. 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 a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance
• Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as low voltage electrical systems, access control systems, alarm systems and medical gas installations
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training
• Minimise penalty deductions by responding in a timely manner to all maintenance issues in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
• Assist in carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works

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?

• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
• City and Guilds levels 2 and 3
• AM2
• 18th Edition
• Post apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable)

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.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment.

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.