Electrician

Equans UK & Ireland; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave increasing to 25

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards

Employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our Oxford team on a permanent basis. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, and involves maintenance across building services M&E, with duties including PPM, fault finding, and on-call coverage.

You should hold Electrical C&G (or equivalent), BS7671 18th Edition, and AM2, with post-qualification experience. DBS check required; comprehensive benefits package provided.

Qualifications

• Electrical C&G or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• BS7671 18th Edition is required.
• Part 1+2 Electrical Installation qualification.
• AM2 demonstrated or equivalent.
• Electrical systems experience in buildings services M&E.
• Post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• 2391 Testing & Inspection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance (PPM) as per maintenance spec and log in real time using PDA.
• Maintain electrical distribution, generator testing, AHUs, pumps.
• Perform weekly fire alarm tests and monthly emergency lighting checks; HVAC issues.
• Complete paperwork for PPM and reactive/breakdown works; update CAFM with work details.
• Record start/wait/stop times in CAFM; describe works and follow-on tasks.
• Identify plant failures and raise quotations; escalate to line manager.
• Participate in on-call rota.

Skills

Electrical C&G

BS7671 18th Edition

Part 1+2 Electrical Installation

AM2

Electrical systems - M&E

Post-qualification experience

2391 Testing & Inspection

Job description

Equans is looking for an Electrician to join our team based in Oxford working on our contract with Moderna on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Ensure all PPM is carried out in accordance with the maintenance specification and documented in real time using the PDA to log start/wait/stop completion and travel times with appropriate comments to evidence completion of work

• Carry out maintenance on the following but not limited to: Electrical distribution systems, Generator testing, Air Handling Units, Pumps

• Conduct weekly fire alarm testing, monthly emergency lighting tests, HVAC maintenance, heating and cooling related issues, electrical fault finding and lighting repairs

• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator. Complete supplementary documentation / E‑Forms relating to the maintenance task as dictated by your line manager

• Update customers CAFM system in real time with start/wait/stop completion times and provide full description of works undertaken, advising of any follow‑on works required

• Ensure reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. Identify and record all plant failures using quotation forms and issue to line manager. This is to be indicated and recorded within the CAFM system

• Participate in on call rota

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ 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?

• Electrical C&G or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

• BS7671 18th Edition
• Part 1+2 Electrical Installation
• AM2

• Electrical systems experience in buildings services M&E

• Post qualification experience

• 2391 Testing & Inspection (Desirable)

This role includes a DBS Basic 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.

As part 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 re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.