Electrical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their Birmingham team on a full-time basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring the maintenance and repair of critical electrical systems. You will be responsible for interpreting technical instructions, performing unsupervised tasks, and collaborating with various teams to uphold service standards. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills and contribute to a vital sector. Join a forward-thinking company committed to professional growth and employee well-being.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Social days

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and contract requirements.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Fault Diagnosis

Maintenance

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Equans is looking for an Electrical Technician to join our team in Birmingham on a permanent basis for our QEH contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

To undertake improvement work, maintenance, and repairs of electrical and non-complex mechanical plant, services, and physical assets, including testing and routine fault finding. Responsibilities will be at the Acute PFI Hospital. The role involves maintaining all services to the NHS Trust and ensuring compliance with EQUANS's KPIs and contract.

Impact:

This position plays an important role within the workflow process, involving the development of detailed knowledge and maintenance of core plant and equipment in the Acute PFI Hospital Building.

Complexity:

• Interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and specifications relevant to the trade without supervision.
• Set up new work using relevant tools, equipment, and machinery independently.
• Work off tower scaffolding, MEWPs, ladders, and within confined spaces after training.
• Perform unsupervised maintenance and repairs, reporting defects or unusual circumstances to the supervisor.
• Learn new techniques as necessary through training.
• Work in departments with service users, sometimes encountering distressing circumstances.
• Understand the general working of the EQUANS estate for efficient work execution.
• Collaborate with other trades and support teams.
• Respond to instructions via radio or PDA, which may disrupt work patterns.
• Work in compliance with all relevant regulations, codes of practice, and safety rules.
• Produce material lists for repairs or alterations as needed.
• Ensure all PPM and reactive work is completed effectively and within response times.
• Record information accurately in systems like Maximo.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet contract and KPI requirements.
• Develop additional skills and pass knowledge to others, aiming for flexibility and competence.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Electrical installation apprenticeship with qualifications such as City & Guilds Part 1, 2 & 3, Level 2 or 3, or Diploma.
• 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS Amendment).
• HTM-06- Competent Person for LV.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays), life cover, employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and social days.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and qualifications.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Employee assistance programs and mental wellbeing support.

Who We Are:

Equans is a global energy services leader, operating in over 50 countries with nearly 50,000 employees and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. We provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, and renewable energy. We help organizations transition towards net zero and digital transformation. Equans is part of the Bouygues group.

Next Steps:

If interested, please register, apply, and track your application through our platform. Our resourcing team will review your application and contact you.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities to promote a representative workforce. We support a culture where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages. Some roles may require a Disclosure check.