M&E Technician

EQUANS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Corporate Social Responsibility days

Learning and development opportunities

Support for professionalQualifications

Employee Referral Programme

Wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Equans in Colchester is seeking an M&E Technician with a water systems bias to join our facilities team. This full-time role includes participation in a 24-hour on-call rota and occasional weekend duties.

You will maintain mechanical, electrical and water systems across the site, carry out plant room checks, plumbing tasks and water treatment activities, and respond to breakdowns while adhering to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical and electrical maintenance with strong water systems knowledge.
• Skilled in plumbing, TMV maintenance, tank inspections, flushing and water temperature monitoring.
• Able to maintain pumps, water softeners, pressurisation units, air separators, heat pumps and expansion vessels.
• Familiar with BMS systems, HVAC equipment, sprinkler checks and plant room inspections.
• Willing to undertake training to qualify as an Authorised Person or Competent Person.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team and respond to breakdowns safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, electrical and water systems across the site.
• Complete plant room checks, plumbing tasks, water treatment activities and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain pumps, pressure systems, HVAC equipment, TMVs, tanks, sprinklers and BMS systems.
• Respond to breakdowns, support new works and follow all safety and compliance requirements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Water systems knowledge

Plumbing

BMS familiarity

HVAC maintenance

Job description

Equans is looking for a M&E Technician with a water systems bias to join team in Colchester. This is a full time role with participation in a 24 hour on call rota. The role also includes annual intake weekend duties. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Maintain mechanical, electrical and water systems across the site
• Complete plant room checks, plumbing tasks, water treatment activities and equipment maintenance
• Maintain pumps, pressure systems, HVAC equipment, TMVs, tanks, sprinklers and BMS systems
• Respond to breakdowns, support new works and follow all safety and compliance requirements

What can we offer you?

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

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life Cover
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Learning and development opportunities
• Support for professional qualifications
• Employee Referral Programme
• Access to employee networks and wellbeing resources
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

Who are you?

• Experienced in mechanical and electrical maintenance with strong water systems knowledge
• Skilled in plumbing, TMV maintenance, tank inspections, flushing and water temperature monitoring
• Able to maintain pumps, water softeners, pressurisation units, air separators, heat pumps and expansion vessels
• Familiar with BMS systems, HVAC equipment, sprinkler checks and plant room inspections
• Able to respond to breakdowns and complete planned, reactive and minor works safely
• Knowledgeable in BS 7671, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Able to work independently or as part of a team and support junior colleagues
• Willing to undertake relevant training and qualify as an Authorised Person or Competent Person
• Willing to participate in the on call rota, annual intake weekend and occasional overtime

Background checks

This role may require employment screening and background checks in line with client, contractual and site requirements. Any additional checks will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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.

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.