Maintenance Assistant

EQUANS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS seeks a Maintenance Assistant to join their team at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. This full-time role involves proactive maintenance and repairs to ensure the safe operation of the facility. Candidates will need solid maintenance skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, supporting the healthcare service standards effectively.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life cover of 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities and training

Qualifications

• Experience in a general maintenance environment.
• Healthcare environment experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building services.
• Respond promptly to breakdown requests from the help desk.
• Conduct fault finding on malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Customer-facing experience

Initiative

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

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Maintenance Assistant - Equans

Equans is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital in Blackburn. This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will possess maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the site, working within the response team under the supervision of the Mechanical Supervisor and Mechanical Manager. Responsibilities include proactive maintenance, repairs, inspections of building services, fabric, fixtures, and fittings, adhering to standards, procedures, legislation, and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building services as per the schedule.
• Respond promptly to breakdown requests from the help desk or management.
• Assist with minor upgrade and adaptation installations.
• Conduct fault finding on malfunctioning equipment.
• Follow safe working practices and operate access equipment and tools safely.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Work flexibly with colleagues and contractors, liaising with wards and departments to minimize disruption.
• Undertake training to develop skills and maintain service standards.
• Complete risk assessments and work collaboratively to deliver customer-focused service.
• Use initiative for decision-making, including out-of-hours work.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Impact and Complexity

This role supports statutory and contractual obligations, contributing to the effective operation of healthcare facilities through maintenance and engineering activities. The candidate will undertake duties aligned with their training and competence, with access to specialist advice from the Estates management team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a general maintenance environment.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Healthcare environment experience (desirable).
• Experience with computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable).
• Knowledge of Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW (desirable).
• Electrical qualifications (desirable).

What We Offer

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life cover of 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Two CSR days per year.
• Learning opportunities including professional qualifications and training.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing support.

About Us

Equans is a global leader in energy services, operating in over 50 countries with nearly 50,000 employees and an annual turnover exceeding €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, and renewable energy solutions. We are part of the Bouygues group.

Next Steps

If interested, please register, apply, and track your application through our portal. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

Equality and Diversity

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, supporting a culture of inclusivity. Evidence of right to work in the UK is required. We do not offer relocation packages. Some roles may require a Disclosure check. All inquiries should be directed to our Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required.