Shift Electrical Engineer

EQUANS; Smethwick; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days of annual leave

Life cover

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning opportunities

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Shift Electrical Engineer for a full-time role at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. The position involves a shift rota and includes responsibilities such as diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems, responding to alerts, and ensuring service continuity.

The role requires City and Guilds levels 2 and 3, AM2, and 18th Edition certifications. With a salary between £32,000 and £35,000, the job offers extensive benefits including annual leave and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance environment with healthcare (desirable).
• Ability to pass a DBS Standard Check.
• Proficient in diagnosing complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Act as point of contact during night shift for BMS alerts.
• Achieve Competent Person status for various systems.

Skills

Electrical systems diagnosis

Fault-finding and repair

BMS alerts response

Emergency lighting maintenance

Education

City and Guilds levels 2 and 3

AM2 certification

18th Edition certification

Job description

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. The schedule is a shift rota: 2 days on (7am‑7pm) then 2 nights on (7pm‑7am) then 4 days off.

Salary: £32,000‑£35,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus a shift allowance and benefits package.

What you will deliver

• Proactively respond to reactive jobs to diagnose, fault‑find and repair complex mechanical systems according to relevant standards, operational procedures and legislation.
• Respond to BMS alerts and phone calls during night shift, acting as the initial point of contact. Assess the issue, allocate tasks 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 after training and instruction for systems such as low‑voltage electrical systems, access control systems, alarm systems and medical gas installations.
• Assume role of Authorised Person following appropriate training and familiarisation.
• Work on (but not limited to) emergency lighting, nurse calls, general electrics, fire alarms.

What we offer

• 24 days of 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, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.

Who you should be

• Hold City and Guilds levels 2 and 3.
• AM2 and 18th Edition certifications.
• Previously worked within a maintenance environment.
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (desirable).

This role includes a DBS Standard check; ability to pass is essential.

We encourage applications from women, people of ethnic background, and people with disabilities, in line with the Equality Act 2010. For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. This role does not offer a relocation package.