Lead Electrician

Overview

Lead electrician for electrical maintenance & commissioning at Royal Blackburn Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• electrical maintenance
• planned maintenance
• fault diagnosis
• system commissioning
• testing certification
• client communication

Tasks

The Electrician (Lead) as part of a team carries out electrical planned and reactive maintenance on all on site infrastructure. To submit clear and accurate reports. *Participate in the on-call rota. The maintenance engineer will complete engineering activities and undertake duties for which their trained and competent to do. There is an Estates management team based on site that can offer specialised technical advice and who can liaise with the appropriate levels of management to facilitate specialist isolations necessary to undertake certain engineering works. *Help ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations and helping us to achieve our H&S target. To organise works allocated in a timely manner and work supportively with the team. *Carry out and assist in planned/reactive maintenance to on site systems. *Administer and complete relevant paperwork. The position ensures that Equans are able to meet their statutory and contractual obligations whilst simultaneously providing an excellent service to our customers. The Engineer makes up part of the facilities maintenance team which contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the estate and associated engineering systems that is conducive for the delivery of healthcare *Ensure that all issues are reported to the Technical Services Supervisor/Technical Services Manager. *Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems, monitor and assess ongoing machine/facility performance, through Planned Preventive Maintenance programme, identifying any additional works required. To attend site out of hours as and when required on a rotational basis. *Testing and certification of electrical installations. To communicate regularly and effectively with clients and develop excellent professional working relationship to ensure a smooth running of the business. To carry out operational activities in a manner that ensures personal safety and in and manner that does not endanger the safety of others. *Assist in installing, commissioning, and servicing plant, equipment and industrial furniture.

Requirements

• iee 17/18
• nvq3
• apprenticeship
• bms
• driving license
• health & safety

What You Bring

*Valid UK driving license and able to obtain DBS check. *Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment. *Basic computer literate. *Fully qualified electrician; Qualified to IEE 17th /18th edition. *Working with Lighting and Small Power. *To be an experienced Electrical system with a proven track record. Highly multi skilled individual in building services. *Fair, consistent, and courteous attitude in all dealings at all levels. *Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion. *Building Management Systems, PTS System, UPS/IPS, Safety Sources. *Recognised Electrical apprenticeship and or qualifications. *Sound knowledge of Health & Safety *Ability to follow instruction, work to plans (method statements), communicate, present and report technical information as appropriate to trade/skill. *Must have completed an electrical apprenticeship with relevant qualifications. *NVQ level 3 or equivalent. *Experience of working within a Healthcare environment preferred but not essential. *City & Guilds 2392 - Inspection & Testing or equivalent - Desirable *AM2 - Desirable *At all times maintain a smart appearance and professional manner that is representative of EQUANS in the workplace. Candidate must be able to maintain, service and repair a wide range of the building services, some listed below: Training will be provided as necessary

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Benefits

*Flexible working hours required which may include overtime working EQUANS are looking for a Lead Electrician working on behalf of our Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital contract in Blackburn. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. *General and Emergency lighting. What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; * 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years' service (+ 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 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 *Emergency standby generators

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.

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Security Clearance

-dbs check required -potential disclosure check may be required