Multiskilled School Maintenance Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee networks

Job summary

EQUANS UK & Ireland in Barnsley is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the Barnsley Schools contract. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) covers planned, reactive and preventative maintenance across 13 primary schools, ensuring safe, compliant facilities that support a high-quality learning environment.

You will work within a team, respond to breakdowns, carry out mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance, and maintain accurate records in CAFM systems.

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is essential for this role.
• Desirable: First Aid at Work.
• Desirable: Legionella Awareness.
• Desirable: IOSH Working Safely or similar.
• Desirable: Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive and preventative maintenance across building mechanical, electrical and fabric services.
• Respond to breakdowns and call-outs in a timely manner to minimise disruption to school operations.
• Carry out repairs, testing and inspection of plant and systems, including LTHW boilers, ventilation, low voltage distribution and fire alarm systems.
• Ensure PM activities are recorded in CAFM systems and close out jobs with accurate data.
• Maintain safe working practices and dashboards, update asset histories and maintenance records, and support lifecycle replacement projects.

Education

Full driving license

Job description

EQUANS UK & Ireland in Barnsley is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the Barnsley Schools contract. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) covers planned, reactive and preventative maintenance across 13 primary schools, ensuring safe, compliant facilities that support a high-quality learning environment.

You will work within a team, respond to breakdowns, carry out mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance, and maintain accurate records in CAFM systems.