Multiskilled Electrician

Equans UK & Ireland; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life cover 1.5x annual salary

Employee discount schemes

gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EQUANS are looking for a Multiskilled Electrician to join our Lancashire and Blackburn Schools contract in Blackburn. This permanent full-time role offers 40 hours per week and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and diagnostic work across 11 schools, and support energy management while complying with safety standards and site policies. Full UK driving license and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical maintenance engineer with 18th edition and testing units.
• Experience in FM maintenance environment, ideally schools/education.
• Experience with fire door maintenance and on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on building fabric and plant.
• Provide technical solutions for PPM work and fault rectification.
• Respond to faults, diagnose issues, and communicate solutions.
• Maintain records and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Work flexibly with other trades and respond to standby rota.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Fault finding

Building services knowledge

Health & safety

Out of hours flexibility

PFI/education sector experience

Education

18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391 Inspect & testing

Full UK driving license

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Multiskilled Electrician working on our Lancashire and Blackburn Schools contract in Blackburn. 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

• Carry out building maintenance as required as a multiskilled Technician.
• Provide technical solutions for PPM work and fault rectification.
• Undertake fault finding and diagnosis, problem solve and communicate technical knowledge to others.
• Be fully conversant and provide detailed knowledge of plant status, building conditions, and services availability.
• Assist with energy Management across the project.
• Act as Authorised Person in relation to multiple specific maintenance responsibilities, e.g. Low Voltage AP.
• React to technical issues and support the team when required.
• To maintain planned and reactive schedules.
• View BMS PC Information where necessary.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with existing customers/client.
• Provide out of hours cover in accordance with rota.
• Responsible for ordering of specialist materials in line with company / office policy.
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the management team.

Impact

The role is part of a maintenance team delivering a service to 11 Schools across Lancashire and Blackburn. The position is central to the delivery of Technical FM services in line with the FM Contract.

Complexity

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building fabric in accordance with the PPM programme.
• Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests.
• Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Safely operate all types of hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as appropriate.
• Undertake a willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades.
• Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the schools whilst carrying out work.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, eg. snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc.
• Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Collaborate and co-operate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service.
• Participate in Standby Operatives’ on-call rota.

Qualifications or Required Experience

• Relevant Electrical Qualifications. 18th Edition. City & Guilds 2391 Inspect & testing.
• Previously worked in a FM maintenance environment (ideally education environment).
• Worked on Fire door maintenance.
• Participation in a on call rota.
• Enhanced DBS clearance essential.
• Have a proven track record of practical maintenance skills and fault finding.
• Have a good understanding of services within a building such as boilers/ pressure systems, heating, lighting and Power.
• Have sound knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Have the ability to follow site and company policies and procedures .
• Be flexible to out of hours overtime.
• Experience in working in school/PFI environment.
• Full UK driving license.
• Vehicle provided.

What can we offer you?

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

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme2 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.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have 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), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

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.

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.