Maintenance Assistant

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities Management team based at the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford.  This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week, from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

The role:

• Reporting to the Operations Manager – Estates
• To undertake the maintenance of the building as directed by the PPM schedule and the management, using the appropriate trade skills required
• Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out maintenance/repair of M&E services plant and equipment across the site.
• To integrate and communicate effectively with other trade staff such as engineers particularly for M&E maintenance, new and remedial works.
• To carry out M&E works as required i.e. new works, refurbishment and capital works replacement programme.
• Working 40 hours per week, from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work flexible hours to suit the operational needs of the site as required

The person:

• Previous basic electrical or mechanical/plumbing knowledge is essential
• Ability to undertake PPM and Reactive tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT literate, with good numerical and written skills
• Previous experience working in a hospital environment is desirable
• Desirable to have a good knowledge of health and safety legislation & requirements

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we?

EQUANS is 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.

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 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. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Veterans & Reservists, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

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.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.