Mechanical Craftsperson

Equans UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson (Water) for a full-time position at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The role involves maintaining water systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and performing various mechanical tasks. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including annual leave, life cover, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Professional qualifications and training

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Legionella and other water pathogens.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.
• Training in TMV/Disinfection awareness.

Responsibilities

• Undertake water system maintenance and testing.
• Perform Mechanical Craftsperson tasks as directed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of water systems

Health & Safety regulations

Legionella awareness

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 2 Heating/Vent/Plumbing

Job description

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Equans is looking for a Mechanical Craftsperson (Water) to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary banding of £28,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent upon skills and experience and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Undertake the water system planned preventive maintenance, testing, breakdown maintenance and other maintenance related activities to the Estate
• The responsibilities will mainly be at the Acute Hospital but may also include duties at the Retained Estate and Mental Health unit
• Perform the complete range of Mechanical Craftsperson (Water) tasks as required or directed by management
• Be knowledgeable of and to work to the current regulations, codes of practice, Health & Safety regulations, and all safety rules both Equans and Statutory. Including HTM04-01, HSG274, ACoP and L8
• Have a knowledge of water systems within a commercial/healthcare environment and maintenance/ testing activities
• Have a knowledge of Legionella and other water pathogens
• Undertake temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and disinfection, Tank visual inspections, water samples, calorifier visual inspections, TMV servicing, to name a few
• Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings, and specifications appropriate to own trade, without supervision
• Ensure all PPM work is carried out effectively in compliance with maintenance instructions
  
  

What can we offer you?

On offer is a salary banding of £28,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent upon skills and experience and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  
  

Who are we looking for?

• NVQ or C&G Level 2 Heating/Vent/Plumbing
• Legionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and training
• Previous experience of working within a health care environment (desirable)
  
  

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is 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?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

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As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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