M & E Technician

EQUANS; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; 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

2 CSR days per year

Learning opportunities, training & dev

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician with mechanical expertise to join their team at University Hospital of Lewisham. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing hospital systems, conducting planned maintenance, and participating in on-call duties. Candidates should have experience in mechanical maintenance, especially HVAC, and be comfortable with emergency electrical maintenance tasks. A competitive salary and benefits package, including extensive training and employee discounts, are offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical maintenance, especially in HVAC and hospital systems.
• Competence in electrical maintenance related to emergency systems.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team in a hospital environment.
• Comfortable with on-call duties and emergency response.
• Committed to accurate record-keeping and following safe working procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hospital building services plant and equipment.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance with strict adherence to regulations.
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota to respond to critical plant breakdowns.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota to provide emergency cover.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Team collaboration

Job description

Equans is looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician (Mechanical Bias) to join our team in University Hospital of Lewisham. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Apply your mechanical expertise to maintain and repair hospital building services plant, including HVAC, AHUs, fan coil units, pumps, and medical support systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and minor installation works with strict adherence to health technical memoranda (HTMs) and statutory regulations.
• Support basic electrical maintenance tasks such as emergency lighting, smoke ventilation systems, controls, and medical electrical interfaces.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota providing emergency cover and respond promptly to critical clinical plant breakdowns.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover
• 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, including professional qualifications, training, and personalised support
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Experienced and skilled in mechanical maintenance, particularly HVAC and associated hospital systems.
• Competent with electrical maintenance related to emergency systems and controls.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team delivering safe, compliant service in a hospital environment.
• Comfortable participating in on-call duties and emergency response.
• Committed to maintaining accurate records and following safe working systems, risk assessments, and company procedures.

Background Checks

This role requires evidence of the right to work in the UK. Applicants may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as applicable.

Who are we?

Equans is a market leader in sustainable facilities management and energy services, with 15,000 employees in the UK & Ireland and 90,000 globally. We deliver innovative solutions to help clients transition to low carbon and resilient environments.

Our ambition

We strive for operational excellence and to be the best place to work, guided by the values of Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. Our inclusive culture inspires us to deliver high-quality results for our clients and communities.

What’s next?

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As an inclusive employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and support a diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. For this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.