Shift Mechanical Engineer

EQUANS; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover (1.5x salary)

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals contract. The role is full-time, based in Smethwick, with a 40.25-hour week on a 2 days on (7am-7pm), 2 nights on (7pm-7am), then 4 days off rota.

We offer a competitive salary with a shift allowance and benefits package. You will work on complex mechanical systems and be part of a supportive, safety-conscious maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in a site or facility environment.
• DBS Standard check required and must pass.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK is required.
• Knowledge of ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, heating systems, and domestic water systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems and water services.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks with diagnostic and fault-finding on complex mechanical systems.
• Respond to BMS alerts during night shifts and coordinate with the team.
• Ensure handover of records to Helpdesk at shift start for continuity.
• Acquire Competent Person status for complex systems after training.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance across site per programme and training.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3

Recognised apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

Shift Mechanical Engineer

Company: EQUANS

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Smethwick, SMETHWICK

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Equans is looking for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join our team working on our contract with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals. 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?

• Work on the following but not limited to; ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems
• 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 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

What can we offer you?

• 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/NVQ levels 2 and 3
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
• 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
• 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.

At Equans, we're committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve. Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals. Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.