Mechanical Ventilation Engineer

Overview

Maintain and service hospital ventilation systems and related mechanical plant.

Key Responsibilities

• grill cleaning
• ahu maintenance
• ppm tasks
• reactive repair
• ventilation maintenance
• diagnostic

Tasks

Cleaning of the grills/louvers site wide and also any other mechanical plantroom tasks that management deem a requirement Responsible for the maintenance of each air handling unit which involves the monthly inspections and quarterly cleans 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 Assist the Assistant Technical Services Manager who holds the ventilation appointed persons position 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 Responsible for the maintenance of the ventilation system within the hospital -Cleaning of the grills/louvers site wide and also any other mechanical plantroom tasks that management deem a requirement -Responsible for the maintenance of each air handling unit which involves the monthly inspections and quarterly cleans -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 -Assist the Assistant Technical Services Manager who holds the ventilation appointed persons position -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 -Responsible for the maintenance of the ventilation system within the hospital

Requirements

• city & guilds
• driving licence
• maintenance
• shift flexibility
• authorised hvac
• competent hvac

What You Bring

Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level Possess a current valid driving licence (Desirable) Previously worked within a maintenance environment 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. Prepared to work a flexible shift system including nights Previous Authorised Person experience involving but not limited to HVAC (Desirable) This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential. Previous Competent Person experience involving but not limited to HVAC -Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level -Possess a current valid driving licence (Desirable) -Previously worked within a maintenance environment -Prepared to work a flexible shift system including nights -Previous Authorised Person experience involving but not limited to HVAC (Desirable) -Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable) -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 -Previous Competent Person experience involving but not limited to HVAC

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Benefits

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. On offer is a salary of £35,000 per annum and benefits package, which includes; Equans is looking for a Mechanical Ventilation Engineer to join our team based at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £35,000 per annum and benefits package. 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. -Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary -Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme -Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers -Free parking -Cycle to work scheme -Gym membership discounts -24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app -Access to our growing employee networks -Holiday purchase scheme -24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) -2 corporate social responsibility days per year -Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

About Equans Uk & Ireland

-It’s part of a global powerhouse operating in 20 countries with a €19.2 billion turnover in 2024. -In the UK & Ireland, the company delivers multi‑disciplinary projects—from town regeneration to smart energy systems. -Expertise spans technical services, facilities management, low‑carbon energy, green mobility, district energy and decentralised renewables. -Typical projects include hospital energy upgrades, heat networks at universities, public sector building retrofits and urban regeneration schemes. -A standout fact: it rebranded from ENGIE in mid‑2021 to sharpen focus and agility in technical and energy services. -Now led by a locally appointed CEO, it combines global scale with regional delivery—blending international muscle with UK‑Ireland focus.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-dbs standard check is required and must be passed -potential disclosure check may be required