Mechanical Technician

EQUANS are looking for a Mechanical Technician for our Leeds Oncology contract, the role will primarily be based at St James’ University Hospital. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

Join a dynamic maintenance team to be developed and trained to become a senior mechanical engineer

Work alongside a dynamic maintenance team to deliver the required services, ensuring the Hospital is maintained to the highest standard.

Provide a customer facing highly responsive maintenance service to the Leeds Oncology Wing

Undertake a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance tasks and carry these out to a very high standard

Work closely with the existing team to develop your knowledge and skill base

Work with a high level of multi-skilling and flexibility

Report to the maintenance supervisor

Provide reports on work in progress and work completed to ensure consistency

Impact:

To assist in maintenance services provide for the NHS Trust through a 30 year concession agreement through Leeds Oncology. Contract term is until 2037.

Complexity:

1. Provide support to working colleagues
2. Carry out maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures.
3. Provide cover for absent colleagues as appropriate to maintain the service
4. Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.
5. Have a basic understanding of the building services listed below :
6. Heating and domestic water services
7. General Electrical services such as lighting and power
8. Air handling units
9. Low voltage electrical distribution system and switchgear
10. Emergency standby generating plant
11. Fire alarm systems and emergency lighting
12. Electrical control systems
13. Building Management System
14. Manage Plant Rooms, including Steam Pipes
15. Have an awareness of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems as described above
16. Maintain records and complete service reports as appropriate. Providing regular reports on progress to your line manager
17. On occasion carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
18. Assist other skilled trades in carrying out maintenance, repairs, testing, inspection and installation work.
19. Undertake training to maintain and develop skills in line with the requirements of the service.
20. Have training in safe isolation of equipment
21. Liaise and undertake duties at other healthcare projects as directed.
22. Undertake overtime as required to maintain the service
23. Carry out any other duties as required commensurate with grade.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

Qualified time served technician, Healthcare experience desirable but not essential, Cross-trade experience advantageous.

What can we offer you?

1. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual 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 including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

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. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

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