Maintenance Assistant
Equans
Perform maintenance, repairs and inspections of hospital building services and equipment.
24 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
90,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Facility Management
Technical operation and maintenance
Building automation
Connected services
Transport and mobility solutions
Energy efficiency and decarbonization
Smart building solutions
Public–Private Partnership (P3)
Sector Specialisms
Microelectronics
New Technologies
Data Centers
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industry
Food Industry
Nuclear
Energy Production & Renewable Solutions
Marine & Offshore
Role
What you would be doing
preventative maintenance
fault finding
breakdown response
risk assessment
record keeping
customer service
- To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of building services, fabric, fixtures and fittings. All in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
- Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety, manufacturers’ guidelines and relevant training.
- Assist in Carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.
- Respond in a timely manner to ad-hoc breakdown requests as identified by the help desk / supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.
- Use initiative to make appropriate decisions, including when working out of hours.
- Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and Company guidelines.
- Collaborate and co-operate with the partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focused service.
- Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
- Complete work within the allotted timeframes.
- Represent Equans in a respectful and professional manner.
- Carry out risk assessments on-site as instructed by supervisor / manager.
- Ensure liaison with Wards and Departments as required, ensuring there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
- Maintain records as and when appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.
- Assist in Carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
- Undertake training where necessary to learn and maintain skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
- Diligently complete all required job cards and other work-related paperwork to the required standard whether electronic or hard copy.
What you bring
electrical qualifications
cafm
flexibility
customer facing
general maintenance
mechanical systems
- Electrical qualifications (desirable)
- Have experience of computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable)
- Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other colleagues and or contractor’s staff
- Previously worked within a customer facing role
- Previously worked within a general maintenance environment.
- Previously worked within a healthcare environment (desirable)
- Worked on Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW (desirable)
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Gym membership discounts
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 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), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
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Company
Overview
2021
Year of Formation
The company was born from the merger of ENGIE’s service brands in 2021.
€17B
Revenue Surge
The company's revenue surpassed €17 billion following Bouygues’ acquisition.
- Teams across 20 countries design, build and operate complex systems—ranging from electrical networks to HVAC and robotics.
- Typical flagship projects span high-voltage grids, data centres, EV charging, industrial cooling, fire safety and smart building tech.
- A focus on industrial, energy and digital transitions positions the company as a key player in solar farms, smart factories and clean mobility.
- Unusual strength in nuclear lifecycle services and clean-room engineering for pharma and microelectronics sets it apart.
- Safety First: Safety is a key value in everything Equans does.
- Customer Focus: Equans is committed to building long-term relationships and providing value to customers.
- Integrity: Equans operates with honesty and transparency.
- Innovation: Encouraging a culture of innovation to create smarter solutions.
- Teamwork: Equans promotes collaboration to achieve better results.
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions.
- Promoting solutions that optimize energy use for sustainability.
- Driving waste reduction and recycling through its operations and services.
- Focused on building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure projects.
- Significant efforts are being made to reduce the carbon footprint of operations and services.
2025 Target
Gender Parity in Leadership
Working towards achieving equal representation of genders in leadership positions by 2025.
- Actively focusing on creating a diverse workforce through inclusive recruitment strategies.
- Providing platforms for employees from diverse backgrounds to connect and support each other.
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