Shift Maintenance Craftsperson

Equans; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a Shift Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. This full-time role requires interpreting instructions, conducting maintenance, and understanding mechanical systems. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in a healthcare environment. A competitive salary, shift allowance, and benefits package is offered, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must pass DBS Standard check.
• Understanding of AHU, FCU, pressurisation units, pumps.
• Ability to learn new mechanical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from instructions and drawings.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs, reporting defects.
• Perform daily PPMs and maintenance checks.

Skills

Mechanical qualifications

Relevant Plumbing qualification

Experience in healthcare environment

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Equans is looking for a Shift Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical) to join our team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 39.375 hours per week. This is based on a shift pattern of four days on, four days off, made up of working two days 0700 - 1900 and two nights 1900 - 0700.

On offer is a competitive salary plus shift allowance and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings, and specifications appropriate to his/her own trade, without supervision

• Set up New Work appropriate to candidates' own trade using relevant tools, equipment, and machinery, without supervision, as appropriate their grade

• Carry out unsupervised maintenance and repairs and report any defects or unusual circumstances to the Charge Hand/Supervisor

• Duties will include but not limited to; Replacing belts, Replacing filters, Carrying out temperature checks, Monitoring the BMS, Repairing toilets and sinks, Repairing pipework

• Required to learn new mechanical techniques with the appropriate training, as necessary

• Scope of work will include entering Mortuary, ITU's, A&E admissions, Operating Theatres etc after reporting to Trust Staff. Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances could be encountered

• Carry out daily PPMs and Maintenance checks

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary plus shift allowance and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• 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 & Guilds (or equivalent) Mechanical qualifications. Understanding of AHU, FCU, pressurisation units, pumps and other commercial plantroom equipment

• Relevant Plumbing qualification

• Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent training

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Craftsperson in a healthcare 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.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part 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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.