Maintenance Assistant


Company:	EQUANS
Salary:	£24,784.50 to £29,212 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham , BIRMINGHAM
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Equans is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. What will you deliver?Undertake improvement work, maintenance and repairs of plant, services and physical assets including testing and routine fault findingPPM Checks to include, tank visual inspections, calorifier visual inspections, temperature checks, shower head, TMV servicing, chemical dosing, and descaling of outletsInterpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his/her own trade, without supervisionCarry out unsupervised maintenance report any defects or unusual circumstances to the Supervisor/AEMRequirement to learn new techniques with training as necessaryScope of work will include entering departments containing service users undergoing various treatments/procedures after reporting to departmental staff. Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances could be encounteredEnsure all PPM and Reactive work is carried out effectively in compliance with maintenance instructions and response and repair timesWhat can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are you?Knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG 274 and ideally HTM04-01General knowledge of mechanical systems water servicesGeneral knowledge of Health and SafetyThis role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential. Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 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. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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