Laboratory Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Equans is looking for an M&E Technician (Mechanical bias) to join our team at North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary banding, dependent upon qualifications and experience and benefits package. Ideally we require candidates that are Level 3 qualified.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of maintenance tasks, including both Authorised Person (AP) and Competent Person (CP) duties, ensuring that all mechanical systems within the healthcare environment are operating safely and efficiently.

• Carry out routine mechanical PPM on HVAC systems, boilers, water systems, and other building services equipment
• Ensure that all mechanical systems comply with regulatory standards and meet healthcare requirements
• Perform corrective maintenance and emergency repairs on mechanical systems and equipment as required
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, minimizing downtime and ensuring the smooth operation of vital healthcare facilities
• Diagnose and clear blockages in plumbing, drainage, and other systems that may impact the functionality of healthcare services
• Act as an Authorised Person for specific systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and carrying out works in accordance with safe systems of work
• Carry out CP duties across mechanical systems, ensuring that systems are safely isolated, maintained, and tested
• Participate in an on-call rota, providing emergency support during out-of-hours periods (1 week per month)

On offer is a competitive salary banding, dependent upon qualifications and experience 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

• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Technician or similar role, ideally within a healthcare or critical infrastructure environment
• Competency in mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair on HVAC, plumbing, boilers, and other mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and the ability to implement safe working practices
• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospital environment (Desirable)
• Valid Driving License (Desirable)

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.

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