Mechanical Craftsperson

Equans Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days (2)

Learning opportunities & training

Employee Referral Rewards

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) on-site, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will maintain water/mechanical systems within healthcare facilities, perform Legionella-related tasks, and work to KPIs. A driving licence and DBS check are required as part of the role, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ or C&G Level 2 Heating/Vent/Plumbing.
• Legionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and training.
• Water Hygiene Training (Desirable).
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties to maintain NHS Trust services and complete paperwork.
• Perform the complete range of Mechanical Craftsperson tasks as directed by management.
• Work in compliance with EQUANS KPI’s and contract.
• Have knowledge of water/mechanical systems within a healthcare environment and maintenance/testing.
• Carry out temperature monitoring, TMV servicing, AHU servicing, and related tasks.
• Drive the company vehicle and participate in on-call rota.

Skills

Water systems maintenance

On-site maintenance

Driving licence

Legionella awareness

Education

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

Job description

Equans is looking for a Mechanical Craftsperson to join our team based at the 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 competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• The responsibilities will mainly be at the Mental Health Sites of Barberry, Oleaster & Zinnia, however this could extend to other areas on the contract if requested by Senior Management
• Undertake any reasonable duties directed by TSM/Supervisor/Helpdesk to maintain all services to the NHS Trust, and ensure that all associated paperwork is completed in a satisfactory, accurate and prompt manner
• Perform the complete range of Mechanical Craftsperson tasks as required or directed by management
• Carry out all works in compliance with EQUANS KPI’s and contract
• Have a knowledge of water / mechanical systems within a 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, TMV servicing, AHU servicing, to name a few
• Drive the company vehicle as required to meet the needs of the service
• Take part in on call rota

What can we offer you?

• 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• NVQ or C&G Level 2 Heating/Vent/Plumbing
• Legionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and training
• Water Hygiene Training (Desirable)
• Driving licence

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

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.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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), Veterans & Reservists, 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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.