Mobile Multi Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Equans Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life cover 1.5x salary

Discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks access

EAP and wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Mobile Multi Skilled Engineer with a Mechanical Bias for a full-time role covering London and surrounding areas. The job focuses on maintaining building services, carrying out planned and reactive tasks, and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will work a 40-hour week with a competitive salary and benefits package, including leave, life cover, and wellness offerings. On-call rotations may apply to meet contract needs.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Services qualification or NVQ Level 2 or higher.
• Experience as Mechanical Engineer in a facilities-management environment.
• Competent Person Mechanical and Pressure Systems qualification.
• Valid, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience in a demanding building-maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, plant and components.
• Able to fault-find, diagnose and rectify complex mechanical issues.
• Able to complete maintenance records and use CAFM systems effectively.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 maintenance and on-call rota.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• SC Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks.
• Diagnose, fault-find and rectify mechanical defects and equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate plant logs, job records and CAFM updates.
• Identify parts and materials and estimate completion times.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Perform Legionella control and related compliance activities.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure safe, quality work.
• Operate permit-to-work systems and plan plant isolations.
• Support helpdesk activities, quotations and client requests.
• Meet contract KPIs, SLAs and SHEQ requirements.
• Participate in 24/7 maintenance and on-call rota.
• Report accidents, near misses, and equipment issues promptly.
• Ensure PPE and tools are calibrated and maintained.
• Build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Promote safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

CAFM usage

Maintenance planning

Liaison with contractors

Education

Mechanical qualification/NVQ2+

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Equans is looking for a Mobile Multi Skilled Engineer with a Mechanical Bias on a permanent basis.

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week.

On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. The role supports a high‑profile contract covering London and extending beyond the M25.

You will help ensure the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of building engineering services across a complex and operationally critical estate. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of mechanical building-services engineering systems and equipment.

What will you deliver?

• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance tasks using site schedules and a CAFM system.
• Diagnose, fault‑find and rectify mechanical defects and equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate plant logs, job records, reports and CAFM updates.
• Identify parts and materials required for remedial works and provide estimated timescales for completion.
• Prepare, review and follow appropriate method statements and risk assessments.
• Carry out Legionella control, monitoring and associated compliance activities.
• Supervise and monitor subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, correctly and to the required standard.
• Operate permit‑to‑work systems and plan mechanical plant isolations and shutdowns.
• Support helpdesk activities, quotations, condition reports and client requests.
• Work to contractual KPIs, SLAs, Equans SHEQ requirements and relevant legislation and standards, including BS 7671 where applicable.
• Participate in a 24/7 maintenance and on‑call rota, providing engineering support during emergencies.
• Report accidents, near misses, dangerous conditions and equipment issues promptly.
• Ensure PPE, tools and test equipment are safe, suitable, calibrated where required and properly maintained.
• Build effective working relationships with Equans colleagues, subcontractors, clients and customers.
• Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement across the service.
• Participate in the contract’s shift and on‑call arrangements, where required.

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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Services qualification or NVQ Level 2 or higher.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer within a facilities‑management environment.
• Competent Person Mechanical and Pressure Systems qualification or appointment.
• Valid, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience working in a demanding building‑maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, plant and components.
• Ability to fault‑find, diagnose and rectify complex mechanical issues.
• Ability to complete maintenance records and use CAFM systems effectively.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 maintenance and on‑call rota.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Due to the nature of the contract, SC Clearance is required.

It would be advantageous if you hold this.

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.

Values

• 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.

Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment.

Agency involvement is not required.

All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third‑party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks.