Mobile Electrical Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

24 days annual leave (+ holidays)

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is looking for a Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our Birmingham Schools contract on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. The working hours are as follows; Two weeks of Monday-Friday 6am-2pm followed by two weeks of Monday-Friday 10am-6pm.

There is also an on-call rota. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package. You will diagnose faults, deliver PPMs, carry out minor electrical installations, and respond to reactive tasks

Qualifications

• 18th Edition and AM2 qualifications are required.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance is essential.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in electrical maintenance/building services.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, fault‑find and repair complex electrical systems in line with legislation and procedures.
• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across electrical building services.
• Carry out minor electrical installations, upgrades and adaptation works.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks to minimise disruption and penalties.
• Maintain accurate PPM, reactive and breakdown records with CAFM updates.
• Identify spare parts and provide timescales for remedial works.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and complete required reports.

Skills

18th Edition

AM2

Driving Licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance

Recognised electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Equans is looking for a Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our team on our Birmingham Schools contract on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. The working hours are as follows; Two weeks of Monday-Friday 6am-2pm followed by two weeks of Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. There is also an on-call rota. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Diagnose, fault‑find and repair complex electrical systems in line with legislation, standards and procedures
• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across all electrical building services to agreed specifications and timeframes
• Carry out minor electrical installations, upgrades and adaptation works
• Respond quickly to reactive maintenance tasks to minimise disruption and contract penalties. This will include working on emergency lighting, distribution boards and other commercial electrical equipment
• Resolve electrical faults and plant defects promptly to maintain safe, reliable operation
• Identify required spare parts and provide accurate parts lists and timescales for remedial works
• Maintain accurate PPM, reactive and breakdown records, including real‑time CAFM updates with full job details and follow‑on actions
• Achieve Electrical Approved Person status
• Complete all required documentation and reports to the expected standard
• Participate in the on‑call rota

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ 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?

• 18th Edition
• AM2
• Post‑apprenticeship experience within an electrical maintenance or building services environment
• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship and qualified to City & Guilds or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance)
• Previously worked within a building services or electrical maintenance environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical systems and equipment, including but not limited to LV distribution, switchgear, control panels, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, BMS interfaces, motors, and electrical safety systems
• Valid driving licence

This role includes a DBSEnhanced with Barred Listscheck therefore ability to pass is essential.

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.

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.

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.