Maintenance Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x annual salary

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Job summary

EQUANS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Maintenance Electrician for Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax. This permanent, full-time position offers a 40-hour week on a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will maintain electrical services and related systems across the site, with a focus on safety, reliability, and minimal disruption to wards and departments. Training and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment.
• Experience in healthcare maintenance is preferred.
• Recognised apprenticeship in engineering (NVQ or City & Guilds).

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and inspection of electrical services and plant.
• Work in line with NHS, Trust and Company safety guidelines.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise ward disruption.
• Maintain accurate service records and logs.
• Travel to other sites within the company when required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Healthcare environment

Post-apprenticeship experience

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds level

GCSE Maths & English

ONC / HNC in engineering

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to work on our Calderdale Royal Hospital contract in Halifax. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

To undertake a proactive role to carry out maintenance, repairs and inspection of Electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures.

Impact:

Minimise penalty deductions by responding in a timely manner to all maintenance issues in accordance with the requirements of the Concession / Project Agreement.

Ensure there is minimum disruption to wards and departments throughout the site whilst carrying out works.

Ensure Infection Control requirements are implemented through information, instruction and training.

Complexity:

1. Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.
2. Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests
3. Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the Wards and Departments whilst carrying out work.
4. Collaborate and co-operate with the Trust, partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service
5. Where instructed, carry out repairs to the plant equipment to ensure the safety and security of the Trust’s premises, patients, staff and visitors.
6. Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
7. Demonstrate flexibility in undertaking tasks with other trades and contractors.
8. Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.
9. Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures
10. Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, i.e. Snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc.
11. Maintain records as appropriate.
12. Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
13. Undertake training where necessary to learn other skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
14. Participate in emergency Standby rota.
15. Liaise and undertake duties at other Cofely managed projects as directed.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

• At least 3 years post apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment

Education/Qualification

• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to NVQ or City & Guilds level
• GCSE / O Level Mathematics and English or equivalent
• ONC / HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Personal Qualities

• Good communication and customer care skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Capable of working with minimum supervision
• Work as a team player and pass on knowledge to others
• Flexible and willing
• Prepared to work out of hours as necessary
• Prepared to travel to other sites within the Company
• Possess a current valid driving licence.

What can we offer you?

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

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual 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 including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

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. To find out more about this scheme.