M&E Operative

Equans; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

2 CSR days per year

Job summary

Equans is seeking an M&E Operative to join our team at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford on a permanent basis. This full-time, 40-hour role focuses on maintenance and repair of M&E services across the site.

Responsibilities include safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance, emergency lighting inspections, weekly fire alarm testing, and support for HVAC/electrical/piping system upkeep in plant rooms and patient areas. DBS clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Building/Trade background required or preferred.
• Experience in maintenance of M&E plant and services desirable.
• DBS Standard check clearance or ability to pass is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair M&E services across the site with minimal supervision.
• Carry out refurbishment and new works as required across the site.
• Ensure safe operation and planned/reactive maintenance of installed plant/equipment.
• Perform regular emergency lighting inspections and repairs/tests.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm testing and assist with general facilities tasks.
• Support training to maintain HVAC, electrical, and piping systems in plant rooms and patient areas.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities Management experience

DBS check compliance

Job description

Job: Engineering Mechanical Contract type: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Location: Oxford United Kingdom Offer ID: 89950Equans is looking for an M&E Operative to join our team based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford 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?Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out maintenance/repair of M&E services plant and equipment across the site. Work alone or in a team carrying out refurbishment and new works across the siteResponsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of M&E systems, associated plant/equipment installed throughout the siteUndertake regular emergency lighting inspections and carry out necessary repairs/testingUndertake weekly fire alarm testing, unblock toilets, fit light fittings, paint wallsRespond promptly and efficiently to plant breakdownsWilling to attend training to be able to maintain and carry out repairs on HVAC systems, electrical systems, piped medical gas systems and all other equipment in plant rooms, patient areas and other departments.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 salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are you?Building/Trade backgroundMaintenance experienceFacilities Management experience (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.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.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. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here .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.