Electrician

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an Electrician to join their team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The role is full-time, offering a competitive salary of £28,000 to £34,000 per year and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include electrical maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working independently. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and a driving license. The position requires passing a DBS Standard check.

Qualifications

• Approved apprenticeship in electrical field required.
• Must possess a valid driving license.
• Ability to pass a DBS Standard check is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repairs of electrical systems.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ensure compliance with EQUANS’s KPIs and contracts.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Interpretation of technical drawings

Working at heights

DBS check compliance

Education

Completed approved apprenticeship

C&G Part A & B, City & Guild 236 Part 1 & 2

EAL Electrical installation QCF Diploma

C&G 2382-18 Wiring Regulations

Job description

£28,000 to £34,000 per year, 28000 - 34000

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 18/03/2026

About this job

Equans is looking for an Electrician 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake improvement work, maintenance and repairs of electrical and non-complex mechanical plant, services and physical assets including testing and routine fault finding.
• Work at the Acute PFI Hospital.
• Undertake any reasonable duties to maintain all services to the NHS Trust.
• Carry out all works in compliance with EQUANS’s KPI’s and contract.
• Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to own trade, without supervision.
• Set up new work appropriate to own trade using relevant tools, equipment and machinery, without supervision, as appropriate to grade.
• After appropriate training, work off tower scaffolding, MEWP’s, ladders, step ladders and within confined spaces.
• Carry out unsupervised maintenance and repairs and report any defects or unusual circumstances to the Supervisor.

Benefits

• 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 personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app.

Qualifications

• 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, AM218th 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? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of 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 relocation 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. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).