Mobile Electrician

Equans Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days (2/yr)

Learning opportunities & training

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+,

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Mobile Electrician to be based from Taunton Magistrates Court, covering sites in the surrounding area. This full-time role is 40 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The role entails performing PPMs, addressing reactive tasks, fault finding, and ensuring safety and compliance. A valid UK driving licence and BPSS/CTC vetting are required, with training and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to fault-find, diagnose, and rectify complex electrical faults independently.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems and safety documentation before shutdowns.
• Plan and oversee electrical shutdowns for maintenance and testing.
• Experience in a high-demand maintenance engineering role.
• Must pass BPSS/CTC vetting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical infrastructure and plant according to site schedules and CAFM systems.
• Address and resolve reactive maintenance tasks, identifying areas for improvement.
• Remedy plant faults promptly to maintain equipment in operation.
• Maintain stock of spares to support maintenance and reactive works.
• Provide parts lists and estimated timescales for remedial work.
• Complete documentation and submit to contract administrator.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for tasks.
• Foster relationships with Equans staff, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Maintain safe working environment and PPE standards.
• Keep plant logs and supervise subcontractor on-site activities.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs and utilise CAFM for tickets.
• Operate the Permit to Work System per SHEQ processes.
• Provide engineering support during emergencies to ensure continuity.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical knowledge

Shutdown planning

High-demand maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

PlanOn CAFM system

Job description

Equans is looking for a Mobile Electrician to join our HMCTS contract. You will be based from Taunton Magistrates Court, covering sites across the surrounding area. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and in addition you will receive an excellent benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Perform routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical infrastructure and plant according to site schedules and CAFM systems.
• Address and resolve reactive maintenance tasks, proactively identifying areas for improvement.
• Swiftly remedy plant faults and defects to maintain equipment in operational order.
• Maintain adequate stock of spares to support maintenance and reactive works.
• Provide parts lists and estimated timescales for remedial work.
• Complete all relevant documentation and ensure timely submission to the contract administrator.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to uphold safe working practices.
• Foster strong working relationships with Equans staff, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, adhering to PPE and uniform requirements.
• Keep up-to-date plant logs and supervise subcontractor activities on-site.
• Ensure compliance with contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Utilise and update the CAFM system (e.g., PlanOn) with accurate data for PPM and reactive tickets.
• Operate the Permit to Work System in line with Equans' Technical and SHEQ processes.
• Provide engineering support during emergencies to ensure operational continuity.
• Obtain necessary Technical Appointments (e.g., LVCP/LVAP/HVAP) to issue permits to subcontractors and Equans staff.
• Ensure maintenance, testing, and inspections comply with BS7671 standards.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and in addition you will receive an excellent 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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Electrical).
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Full Clean UK Driving License.
• Ability to fault-find, diagnose, and rectify complex electrical faults independently.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, enabling the development of switching schedules and safety documentation before shutdowns.
• Capability to plan and oversee electrical shutdowns for maintenance and testing.
• Previous experience in a high-demanding maintenance engineering role.
• Due to the nature of the contract, successful post holder must be able to pass and maintain security vetting (BPSS/CTC)

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.

What's next?

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.

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