School FM Maintenance Engineer - 13 Primary Schools

Equans; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover (1.5x salary)

24 days annual leave

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Equans are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support the Barnsley School contract. The role covers mechanical, electrical, and fabric maintenance across 13 primary schools within a PFI framework, ensuring safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to staff and students.

You will work with a team under the Technical Supervisor, perform planned and reactive tasks, record activities in CAFM, and uphold SLA/KPI targets, including on‑call duties and contractor coordination.

Qualifications

• Essential driving licence is required.
• Experience in building maintenance or facilities environments preferred.
• Willingness to work on a PFI contract and comply with SHEQ.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks per PFI requirements.
• Perform reactive maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of mechanical, electrical and fabric services.
• Diagnose faults and repair electrical, mechanical and fabric systems.
• Update CAFM records and close out jobs with SLA times.
• Participate in on-call rota and ensure safe working practices.
• Assist with management and control of contractors.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Full driving licence

City & Guilds level craftsmanship

Tools

CAFM systems

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Job description

Equans are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support the Barnsley School contract. The role covers mechanical, electrical, and fabric maintenance across 13 primary schools within a PFI framework, ensuring safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to staff and students.

You will work with a team under the Technical Supervisor, perform planned and reactive tasks, record activities in CAFM, and uphold SLA/KPI targets, including on‑call duties and contractor coordination.