Multiskilled Technician (Electrical)

Equans Group; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; 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

Employee Referral Rewards

Employee networks and inclusivity

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician (Electrical) based at Salford Royal Hospital, with occasional cover at Tameside General Hospital. The role involves maintenance of electrical systems, guidance to on-site staff, and ensuring compliant solutions and high service delivery.

The position requires an electrical apprenticeship and 18th Edition, experience with lighting and small power circuits, risk assessment and HSE knowledge, ability to read diagrams and work to method statements.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• 18th Edition.
• Experience of working on lighting and small power circuits
• Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Ability to measure, works to plans (method statements), read technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workload is planned, delivered to specification and agreed service requirement.
• Plan, prioritise and resource projects.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations.
• Install, maintain and repair plant equipment.
• Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems and monitor facility performance, through PPM programme, identifying any additional works required.
• Flexible working hours required.
• Administer and complete relevant paperwork in a timely manner.
• Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements, develop effective working relationships with business partners, including sub-contractors management, completing all relevant permits.
• Fair, consistent and courteous attitude in all dealings at all levels.
• Full driving licence required
• At all times maintain a smart appearance and professional manner that is representative of Equans in the workplace.
• Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion.
• Ensure that all issues are reported to the Technical Services Supervisor/Technical Services Manager as required.
• Attend training courses funded for by Equans as required for business purposes.
• Train to become an Authorised Person/Responsible Person in relevant disciplines – (additional salary uplift awarded)

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Lighting circuits

Small power circuits

Risk assessment

Health & Safety

Reading diagrams

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Multi-Skilled Technician (Electrical) based at Salford Royal Hospital, but may also infrequently be required to cover Tameside General Hospital, the On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week. With a week about split working pattern – Week 1 0700am – 1500pm, Week 2 1000am – 1800pm

General Overview:

The Multi-Skilled Technician will be responsible for the technical performance and maintenance of standards at Salford Royal Hospital. They will provide guidance to others on site, showing technical expertise in Electrical systems. Ensure appropriate and compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery. The Technician will have technical knowledge in more than one skill or technology area and will form part of the out of hours on call rota.

• Ensure workload is planned, delivered to specification and agreed service requirement.
• Plan, prioritise and resource projects.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations.
• Install, maintain and repair plant equipment.
• Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems and monitor facility performance, through PPM programme, identifying any additional works required.
• Flexible working hours required.
• Administer and complete relevant paperwork in a timely manner.
• Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements, develop effective working relationships with business partners, including sub-contractors management, completing all relevant permits.
• Fair, consistent and courteous attitude in all dealings at all levels.
• Full driving licence required
• At all times maintain a smart appearance and professional manner that is representative of Equans in the workplace.
• Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion.
• Ensure that all issues are reported to the Technical Services Supervisor/Technical Services Manager as required.
• Attend training courses funded for by Equans as required for business purposes.
• Train to become an Authorised Person/Responsible Person in relevant disciplines – (additional salary uplift awarded)

Impact:

The individual will play a vital role to Equans, working alongside other colleagues in the team to ensure that the operations are legally and contractually compliant and represent excellence in service delivery.

Complexity:

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the maintenance team at Salford Royal Hospital. They will demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to changing business requirements and will establish good working relationships with other team members. The individual should have ambitions to progress within a company that offers plentiful opportunities to develop.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• 18th Edition.
• Experience of working on lighting and small power circuits
• Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Ability to measure, works to plans (method statements), read technical diagrams.

Desirable Experience:

• PFI/Healthcare experience would be an advantage. But further formal training and familiarisation will be offered for the right candidate.
• Experience with reviewing detailed schematics.
• Use of a Building Management System (BMS)
• PPM & Reactive Work
• Authorised Person/Competent Persons experience

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 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.