Shift Electrical Engineer

Ambitionat Equans; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

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 & training

Referral Rewards Scheme

Employee networks

EAP & wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Shift Electrical Engineer for MMUH, Smethwick, to cover a 40.25 hour week on a rota: 2 days (7am–7pm), 2 nights (7pm–7am), then 4 days off. The role includes a shift allowance and benefits package, with DBS clearance required.

You will respond to reactive jobs, diagnose faults, and manage electrical systems within a healthcare environment. City & Guilds 2/3 and AM218th Edition are preferred.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds levels 2 and 3
• AM218th Edition
• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
• Healthcare maintenance desirable
• DBS standard check essential

Responsibilities

• Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex electrical systems in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Respond to BMS alerts and phone calls during nightshift, assessing issues, allocating tasks, and documenting accordingly.
• Obtain Competent Person status for systems such as low voltage electrical, access control, alarm systems and medical gas installations.
• Undertake role of Authorised Person after training and familiarisation.
• Work on emergency lighting, nurse calls, general electrics, fire alarms.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Night shift experience

Electrical safety awareness

Education

City and Guilds levels 2 and 3

Tools

Low voltage systems

Access control systems

Alarm systems

Medical gas installations

Job description

Shift Electrical Engineer

Start Date: 2026-09-06

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB, B1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-12-06T18:05:35.703

Equans is looking for a Shift Electrical Engineer to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick. This is a full-time role working 40.25 hours per week. This is based on a shift rota working 2 days on (7am-7pm) then 2 nights on (7pm-7am) then 4 days off. On offer is a competitive salary, plus a shift allowance and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Respond to BMS alerts and phone calls during nightshift, acting as the initial point of contact. Assess the nature of the issue, allocate the task to the appropriate team member, and complete the necessary documentation. Ensure all records are handed over to the Helpdesk team at the start of their shift to support effective service continuity.
• Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as low voltage electrical systems, access control systems, alarm systems and medical gas installations.
• Undertake role of Authorised Person following appropriate training and familiarisation.
• Work on the following but not limited to; emergency lighting, nurse calls, general electrics, fire alarms.

What can we offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, plus a shift allowance and benefits package, which includes;
• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• City and Guilds levels 2 and 3
• AM218th Edition
• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable)
• This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

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.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

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 manages this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not directly to Equans Managers.