Electrical Shift Building Maintenance Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is recruiting an Electrical Shift Building Maintenance Engineer for Southmead Hospital in Bristol. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on building services, ensuring safe operation of HVAC and electrical systems.

The role requires an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, 18th Edition, and the ability to read drawings. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for site operations and contractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade apprenticeship or Level 2/3 qualification with 18th Edition.
• Strong understanding of building services installation and maintenance.
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical/electrical systems across the site.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise subcontractors and manage works safely.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Reading drawings

Customer service

IT literacy

Education

Electrical trade apprenticeship or equivalent (level 2/3)

Tools

M&E testing equipment

Job description

Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Shift Building Maintenance Engineer to join our team providing facilities maintenance at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This is a permanent full-time position working an average of 38.5 hours per week, 4 on 4 off shifts from 07:00 to 19:00 / 19:00 to 07:00 with a one hour unpaid break. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver

• Reporting to the Shift Lead / Operations Manager
• Responsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems, associated plant/equipment installed throughout the site
• Carry out mechanical/electrical works as required i.e. 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.
• Oversee specialist sub-contractors, and manage contractors as necessary, working to a safe system of work and permit-to-work system
• Ensure that PPM and Reactive tasks are attended to in accordance with the contract timescales at all times.

Who are we looking for

• Must hold a recognised electrical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 2 or 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience and 18th Edition certification
• 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

What can we offer you

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 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 including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

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.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.