Glasgow, , United Kingdom
Mechanical TechnicianTemp/Contract
Mechanical Technician - Plumber (5290738)
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - PLUMBER
EQUANS is 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.
PAY RATE: £15.89 - £17.44 per hour (PAYE)
CONTRACT TYPE: Contract (9th March - 5th June)
LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland (with flexibility to support other local healthcare sites in Glasgow)
WORKING PATTERN: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
THE ROLE:
The Mechanical Technician - Plumber will be responsible for undertaking planned and reactive mechanical maintenance duties within a busy healthcare environment.
Working as part of a flexible maintenance team, you will support the safe and continuous operation of building systems, plant, and equipment, ensuring full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations.
The role will be primarily based at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, with occasional travel to other local healthcare facilities if required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planned & Reactive Maintenance
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Desirable (Not Essential):
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.
EQUANS is 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.
PAY RATE: £15.89 - £17.44 per hour (PAYE)
CONTRACT TYPE: Contract (9th March - 5th June)
LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland (with flexibility to support other local healthcare sites in Glasgow)
WORKING PATTERN: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
THE ROLE:
The Mechanical Technician - Plumber will be responsible for undertaking planned and reactive mechanical maintenance duties within a busy healthcare environment.
Working as part of a flexible maintenance team, you will support the safe and continuous operation of building systems, plant, and equipment, ensuring full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations.
The role will be primarily based at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, with occasional travel to other local healthcare facilities if required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planned & Reactive Maintenance
- Undertake mechanical and plumbing maintenance tasks across site
- Carry out repairs, minor installations, and small project works
- Respond promptly to reactive breakdowns in line with SLA response times
- Participate in an on-call rota (1 week in 6 cycle) to ensure 24/7 cover
- Maintenance of AHUs, calorifiers, heat stations, and water systems
- Medical gas systems and pressure systems maintenance
- Legionella control measures and compliance checks
- Assist with confined spaces and low voltage safety procedures where required
- Work in line with statutory regulations and Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM)
- Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements as required
- Complete works reports, certification, and electronic documentation
- Operate under Permit-to-Work systems and safe working procedures
- Liaise professionally with site management and NHS stakeholders
- Support colleagues and external contractors as required
- Maintain tools, workshops, and storage areas in a clean and safe condition
- Uphold high standards of presentation when working in clinical environments
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Completed a recognised Plumbing Apprenticeship
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance
- Experience working on building services systems and plant equipment
- Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe systems of work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to participate in on-call rota and overtime when required
Desirable (Not Essential):
- Previous hospital or healthcare maintenance experience
- Knowledge of SHTM guidance, L8, Pressure Systems Regulations 2000
- First Aid / CPR training (training can be provided if not held)
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.