Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Equans; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our busy facilities maintenance team in Birmingham. You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance across M&E systems in a large, complex environment.

This contract role runs from 19 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027, with 38-42 hours per week on a 4 on/4 off shift including days and nights. You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and help with minor installations while ensuring health and safety and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship and relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience in building services maintenance within commercial, healthcare, industrial, or critical environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on building services equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain HVAC systems, pumps, motors, boilers, ventilation systems, and associated plant.
• Carry out refurbishment, installation, and minor projects as required.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance issues.
• Conduct statutory inspections, testing, and compliance-related activities, including PAT testing where required.
• Work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Complete maintenance documentation and update records accurately.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault finding

HVAC knowledge

Installation & commissioning

Education

Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

PAT Testing

BMS knowledge

Boilers & pumps

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Location: Birmingham, UK
Job Type: Contract / Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 38-42 hours per week, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
Duration: 19th Oct 2026 - 10th Jan 2027

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced M&E Technician to join a busy facilities maintenance team supporting a large and complex operational environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and minor installation works across a range of mechanical and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical building services equipment.


• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.


• Maintain and repair HVAC systems, plant room equipment, steam systems, gas appliances, and associated M&E infrastructure.


• Carry out refurbishment, installation, and minor project works as required.


• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance issues.


• Conduct statutory inspections, testing, and compliance-related activities, including PAT testing where required.


• Work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.


• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.


• Complete maintenance documentation and update records accurately.

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship and relevant trade qualifications.


• Proven experience in building services maintenance within commercial, healthcare, industrial, or critical environments.


• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.


• Experience working on HVAC equipment, pumps, motors, boilers, ventilation systems, and associated plant.


• Knowledge of statutory compliance and maintenance regulations.


• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.


• Full UK driving licence is desirable.


• Willingness to participate in shift patterns, overtime, and on-call arrangements when required.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within healthcare, hospital, or critical infrastructure environments.


• PAT Testing certification.


• Knowledge of BS 7671 regulations.


• Experience supporting pressure systems, steam plant, or specialist building services equipment.