Mobile Technical Operative - Electrical

Equans UK & Ireland; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days (2)

Learning opportunities and training

Employee networks and wellbeing app

Job summary

EQUANS are seeking a Mobile Technical Operative (Electrical) for a HMCTS contract in Kingston upon Hull. This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week) offering a competitive salary and benefits.

The successful candidate will perform PPM and reactive electrical tasks across multiple sites, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safe working practices and documentation are up-to-date. Essential qualifications include a full UK driving licence, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical (or City & Guilds), 18th

Qualifications

• IPAF certification is preferred but not essential.
• PLASMA certification is preferred but not essential.
• Essential: Full Clean UK Driving Licence and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Electrical.
• Essential: 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Essential: BPSS clearance and Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine Planned Preventative Measures (PPM) on electrical infrastructure and plant.
• Complete reactive tasks and identify improvements to equipment and systems.
• Rectify plant faults promptly to maintain in-service operation.
• Maintain up-to-date plant logs and CAFM records.
• Provide parts lists and timescales for remedial works.
• Prepare and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for safe work practices.
• Supervise on-site subcontractors and coordinate with the client.
• Support emergency situations to ensure business continuity.

Skills

Driving licence

Electrical fault diagnosis

Education

NVQ/A-level Electrical

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Tools

IPAF

PLASMA

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Mobile Technical Operative (Electrical) at Kingston upon Hull Combined Court in Hull for our HMCTS contract. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

Equans provide technical and soft services to our client HMCTS across a large portfolio of buildings across the UK. As part of the service, we provide low voltage electrical maintenance and installation services, and because of business growth, we are recruiting for additional roles to provide these services for our customer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine Planned Preventative Measures (PPM) is carried out to the electrical infrastructure and plant in accordance with Site task schedules and CAFM.
• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are always swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works.
• To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork/CAFM is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are always prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of Equans staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
• Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
• Ensure up to date plant logs are kept at all times.
• Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI's/SLA's.
• Ensure CAFM system, e.g. TotalMobile, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with Equans’ Technical and SHEQ processes and client requirements (or approved client system).
• To carry out any other task as directed by the account management team.
• The position will require you to provide engineering support in emergency situations to ensure business and operational continuity.
• To gain Technical Appointments as required e.g. LVCP/LVAP/HVAP and to issue PTW to Subcontractors and Equans staff
• Ensure both self-delivered and subcontracted maintenance, testing and inspection activities are in compliance with the latest version of BS7671, ensuring that all remedials are carried out

This is not an exhaustive list and the Technical Supervisor will be required to be flexible as the contract develops.

Impact

Working to high standard of Building Maintenance, we require a fully reliable and competent Electrician who can work on own initiative, within a team or oversee subcontractor’s, producing high quality reports on their findings and work. The role will involve being the face of Equans so smart appearance and being able to discuss findings with others including customers is required.

Complexity

The successful candidate will have the ability to fault find and diagnose and rectify complex Electrical faults and issues unaided. Have an excellent knowledge of Electrical systems, which will enable the development of switching schedules and Safety Documentation prior to shutdowns. To plan and oversee electrical shutdowns to permit maintenance or testing.

Qualifications or Required Experience

Desired but not essential:

• IPAF
• PLASMA

Essential:

• Full Clean UK Driving License
• NVQ level 3 in Electrical or equivalent such as City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Electrical.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring regulations
• Post holders must be able to pass and maintain BPSS
• Counter Terrorism Check CTC (applicable for specific sites such as Royal Court of Justice)

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave
• 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?

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. To find out more about this scheme please click here.