Resident Mechanical Engineer

Equans Group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times the

Employee discount shopping schemes on,

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Job summary

EQUANS are seeking a Resident Mechanical Engineer in Macclesfield to join our Alderley Park contract. This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will manage reactive tasks, maintain plant rooms, ensure CAFM bookings and PPMs are completed, and coordinate with the contract team to deliver safe, high-quality maintenance services on site.

Qualifications

• Recognized Mechanical qualifications essential.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Desirable).
• First Aid at Work.
• Experienced fault-finding skills in BMS, LTHW systems, CLTHW systems, pumps, motors, HVAC, LV power systems.
• A robust understanding of Health and Safety is required.
• To maintain effective communication with the customers at site level.
• Always ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks that may be required to support the account and the business in general.
• Ensure compliance with contract KPIs and SLAs with the support of the Engineering Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and proactive in identifying improvements.
• Provide parts lists and estimated timescales for remedial works.
• Complete CAFM paperwork for planned and reactive activities and pass to contract administrator.
• Prepare and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
• Develop relationships with Equans staff, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment and proper PPE usage.
• Present EQUANS professionally to clients at all times.
• Keep plant rooms clean and tidy under EQUANS responsibility.
• Undertake lone working when required after training.
• Action assigned tasks and meet contractual KPIs/SLAs.
• Keep CAFM system (Planon) up to date and close tickets with accurate data.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication with customers

Education

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Desirable)

First Aid at Work

Tools

Planon CAFM

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Resident Mechanical Engineer in Macclesfield for our Alderley Park 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:

• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
• Ensure that suitable consumables 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 planned and reactive activities and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are 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 always include the wearing of uniform and PPE.
• Ensure the professional image of Equans is presented to clients at all times
• Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of Equans are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• To undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training.
• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
• Ensure CAFM system, e.g. Planon , is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• To carry out any other task as directed by the account management team.

Client/Customer

• Respond in a timely manner to verbal and written requests
• Production of information for quotations

Helpdesk – PPM

• Support the Helpdesk as required when reporting or updating planned and reactive activities
• Be available for out of hours call-out support for the contract if required

Compliance

• Produce Condition / Dilapidation Reports as required for fabric assets
• Ensure supervisor is informed immediately if dangerous circumstances occur

SHEQ

• Comply with requests for information from SHEQ manager
• Ensure you work to company health and safety policy
• Ensue PPE is safe to use
• Report accident and near misses in a timely manner
• Ensure your test equipment is within calibration
• Ensure you follow Method Statements & Risk Assessments for all works

Impact:

Working to high standard of service, we require a fully reliable and competent Handyman/Fabric Tech who can work on own initiative, within a team or oversee subcontractor’s, producing good 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 work unaided and build rapports with end users and customers, promoting EQUANS’ values.

Have an excellent knowledge of Mechanical and plumbing .

Have an eye for detail and be conscious of quality standards.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Recognized Mechanical qualifications essential.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Desirable)
• First Aid at Work.
• Experienced fault-finding skills in BMS, LTHW systems, CLTHW systems, pumps, motors, HVAC, LV power systems,
• A robust understanding of Health and Safety is required.
• To maintain effective communication with the customers at site level
• Always ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks that may be required to support the account and the business in general.
• Ensure compliance with contract KPIs and SLAs with the support of the Engineering Supervisor.

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.

What's next?

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. To find out more about this scheme

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.