Mechanical Engineer

EQUANS; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus 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

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich. This full-time position offers a salary between £32,000 and £35,000 per annum based on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will work on mechanical systems, respond to faults, and perform Planned Preventative Maintenance across healthcare facilities. Qualifications include City & Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3 or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex mechanical systems including ventilation and heating.
• Previous experience in a maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with healthcare maintenance (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work on various mechanical systems including ventilation and heating.
• Respond to faults and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis

PPM tasks execution

Team collaboration

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3

Recognised apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Equans is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick and Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich. This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week. The salary banding is £32,000 – £35,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience, plus a benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Work on mechanical systems including ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold‑water systems.
• Proactively respond to reactive jobs, diagnosing faults and repairing complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards, operational procedures, and legislation.
• Respond to BMS alerts and phone calls during night shift, acting as the initial point of contact, assessing the issue, allocating the task to the appropriate team member, and completing necessary documentation. Ensure all records are handed over to the Helpdesk team at the start of their shift to support effective service continuity.
• Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for specialist ventilation systems, complex water systems, and medical gas installations.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks across the site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.

What we offer

• Salary band £32,000 – £35,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
• 24 days annual leave plus 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 personalised support programmes.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and access to mental wellbeing app.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3, or a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level.
• Previous experience within a maintenance environment.
• Previous Competent Person/Authorised Person experience including ventilation and/or pressure systems (desirable).
• Previous experience within a healthcare maintenance environment (desirable).

Additional Requirements

This role includes a DBS Standard check; ability to pass is essential. You must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

EEO Statement

Equans is committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and those who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do.