Shift Mechanical Engineer

Equans; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Shift Mechanical Engineer to ensure the mechanical systems at a prominent healthcare facility are maintained to the highest standards. This full-time role involves working a shift pattern and requires expertise in complex mechanical systems, including ventilation, pumps, and medical gases. The position offers a competitive salary, shift allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in a maintenance environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive jobs and complete diagnostic and repair tasks.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance across various building services.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Fault Finding

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Complex Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship in Engineering

Post Apprenticeship Experience

Job description

Equans is looking for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40.25 hours per week, based on a shift pattern that involves working days and nights. On offer is a salary banding of £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience plus a shift allowance and benefits package.

The role is vital to ensure that the mechanical systems, equipment and plant within the estate are maintained to a high standard and that they can operate effectively to enable the Trust to deliver their services from a compliant and reliable facility.

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

• Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as specialist ventilation system, complex water systems and medical gas installations

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training

• Minimise penalty deductions by responding in a timely manner to all maintenance issues in accordance with the requirements of the Contract

• Assist in carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works

What can we offer you?

On offer is a salary banding of £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience plus a shift allowance and benefits package, which includes;

• 22 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?

• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level

• Post Apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment

• Previously worked within a maintenance environment

• Good knowledge and understand of a range of complex mechanical systems including but not limited to ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems

• Previous Competent Person/Authorised Person experience including ventilation and/or pressure systems (Desirable)

• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable)

• Knowledge of electrical systems (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.