Maintenance Shift Electrician

Equans Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days (2) per year

Learning opportunities & training

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is recruiting a Maintenance Shift Electrician to join our facilities team at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. The role is 4 on/4 off, 38.5 hours weekly, with 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00 shifts and a one-hour unpaid break.

You will perform safe operation, preventive and reactive maintenance, and oversee contractors on site. The ideal candidate holds an electrical apprenticeship with 18th Edition, understands building services, and can read drawings while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must hold recognised electrical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 2 or 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience and 18th Edition certification.
• Thorough understanding of engineering building services installation and maintenance techniques.
• Good knowledge of M&E testing, fault finding, maintenance, refurbishment and install.
• Must be able to work independently and when appropriate as part of a team.
• Willing to attain cross skilling
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose technical faults
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT literate, and ambition for personal development

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems and plant across the site.
• Carry out mechanical/electrical works including maintenance, breakdown repairs, installation and refurbishment.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, gas appliances, Piped Medical Gas systems, steam plant and associated equipment.
• Prepare pressure vessels for insurance inspections and carry out necessary repairs/testing.
• Oversee specialist sub-contractors and manage contractors per safe systems and permit-to-work.
• Ensure PPM and Reactive tasks meet contract timescales.

Skills

Electrical theory & building services

Reading technical drawings

Fault finding & repair

Customer service & communication

IT literate

Independent & team working

Education

Electrical trade apprenticeship

18th Edition certification

Job description

Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Shift Electrician to join our team providing facilities maintenance at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This is a permanent full-time position working an average of 38.5 hours per week, 4 on 4 off shifts from 07:00 to 19:00 / 19:00 to 07:00 with a one hour unpaid break. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Reporting to the Shift Lead / Operations Manager
• Responsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems, associated plant/equipment installed throughout the site
• Carry out mechanical/electrical works as required i.e. allocated maintenance, breakdown repairs, installation, new works, refurbishment and capital works replacement programme.
• Carry out mechanical/electrical repairs and cleaning of mechanical components and equipment
• Maintain and carry out repairs on HVAC systems, gas appliances, Piped Medical Gas systems, steam plant/equipment and all other equipment in plant rooms, patient areas and other departments.
• Prepare pressure vessels for insurance inspections and carry out necessary repairs/testing.
• To oversee specialist sub-contractors, and manage contractors as necessary, working to a safe system of work and permit-to-work system
• To ensure that PPM and Reactive tasks are attended to in accordance with the contract timescales at all times.
• Working an average of 38.5 hours per week, 4 on 4 off shifts from 07:00 to 19:00 / 19:00 to 07:00 with a one hour unpaid break.

Who are you?

• Must hold a recognised electrical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 2 or 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience and 18th Edition certification
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering building services installation and maintenance techniques.
• Good knowledge of M&E testing, fault finding, maintenance, refurbishment and install.
• Must be able to work independently and when appropriate as part of a team.
• Willing to attain cross skilling
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose technical faults
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT literate, and ambition for personal development

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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?

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.