Resident Mechanical Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee networks (WiE/RiSE/LGBTQI+/Yp

Job summary

EQUANS UK & Ireland is seeking a Resident Mechanical Engineer in Macclesfield on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers reactive and planned maintenance, with a focus on safety, documentation, and client liaison. You will lead on CAFM tickets, raise parts lists, and drive improvements on site.

The ideal candidate holds an electrical engineering qualification, with BMS/LTHW experience and a good understanding of health and safety. AP status within 3 months and IPAF are desirable.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification essential.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 desirable.
• Ability to obtain AP status within 3 months per EQUANS LV/Mechanical rules.
• Experience fault-finding in BMS, LTHW/CLTHW, pumps and HVAC.
• IPAF cert desirable for 3a/3b machines.
• Strong health and safety awareness and PTW understanding.

Responsibilities

• Complete reactive tasks across sites and highlight improvements.
• Ensure consumables are available and provide parts lists with timescales.
• Keep CAFM records up to date and close tickets with data.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for all works.
• Develop good relationships with Equans staff, subcontractors and client reps.
• Support the helpdesk and be available for out-of-hours call-out if required.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Health & safety awareness

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Desirable)

Tools

Planon CAFM

BMS fault finding

L8 ACOP knowledge

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

• To gain Technical Appointments as required e.g. LVCP and Water Hygiene CP to permit Lamp changing and L8 activities e.g. tap flushing
• 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:

• Recognised Electrical engineering qualification essential.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Desirable)
• Obtain AP status within 3 months (EQUANS LV and Mechanical rules)
• Experienced fault-finding skills in BMS, LTHW systems, CLTHW systems, pumps, motors, HVAC, LV power systems,
• Experience in working with Cooling towers (Desirable)
• IPAF Certificated for 3a & 3b machines (Desirable)
• Experience in fault finding of BMS
• An understanding of the L8 ACOP
• A robust understanding of Health and Safety is required.
• Knowledge of the Permit to Work system & experience issuing PTW (Desirable).
• 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
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• 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?

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

ENGENG

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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers