Birmingham, , United Kingdom
Building Service EngineerTemp/Contract
Mechanical Craftsperson - 5284211
Base Location: Birmingham, (B15)
Salary: £14.36 - £16.92 per hour Umbrella
Working pattern: 37.5 Hours / Week - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
THE ROLE:
Main duties & responsibilities:
Essential skills / experience / qualifications:
What happens next?
Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.
Salary: £14.36 - £16.92 per hour Umbrella
Working pattern: 37.5 Hours / Week - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
THE ROLE:
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Carry out PPM, testing, fault-finding and reactive repairs across the QEH estate.
- Maintain/repair AHUs, FCUs, boilers, calorifiers, pumps and general mechanical plant.
- Diagnose faults, complete repairs independently and report issues to the Mechanical Team Leader.
- Work across Acute Hospital, Mental Health Unit and Retained Estate as required.
- Complete all tasks through CAFM systems (e.g., Maximo) and ensure accurate job records.
- Adhere to HTM guidance, H&S, CDM regulations and Equans KPIs at all times.
- Work from drawings/specifications and prepare materials lists when needed.
- Operate MEWPs, ladders, tower scaffolds after training; work safely in clinical areas (ITU, A&E, theatres, mortuary).
- Support continuous improvement, safe working environments and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Participate in training to gain AP/CP competencies (e.g., medical gas, pressure systems, ventilation).
Essential skills / experience / qualifications:
- City & Guilds Mechanical qualification (or equivalent).
- Completed mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent technical training.
- Strong experience with AHUs, FCUs, boilers, calorifiers and plantroom systems.
- Background in estates/building services maintenance (healthcare/PFI experience desirable).
- Ability to independently diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs.
- Familiarity with HTMs, H&S legislation, safe systems of work and CAFM tools.
- Able to use access equipment (MEWP/tower scaffold) after training.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in sensitive hospital environments.
- Physically capable of carrying out mechanical maintenance tasks.
What happens next?
Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.