Fabric Engineer

Equans is recruiting for a Fabric Engineer to be based at the Queen Alexandria Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary banding of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience. In addition you will receive an excellent benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Support the Estates Management team in delivering 24-hour maintenance services.
• Promote a culture of excellent customer service, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to address maintenance issues effectively.
• Diagnose faults, repair, and maintain complex and specialised hospital equipment after suitable training.
• Undertake a variety of building tasks, including carpentry, painting, fitting ironmongery, and flooring.
• Actively participate in the Fabric Team on-call rota to ensure timely response to maintenance needs.
• Work in challenging environments, including unblocking drains and sewers, which may involve exposure to biological hazards and noxious fumes.
• Liaise with the Stores Team for requisition, supply, and security of materials.
• Monitor and check the work of contractors to ensure compliance with standards.
• Observe all relevant statutory requirements, particularly relating to the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations, and Electrical IEE regulations.
• Carry out work across multiple trades where necessary and within the scope of competence.
• Carry a radio or pager to facilitate immediate response to urgent tasks.
   

What can we offer you?

On offer is a salary banding of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience. In addition you will receive an excellent benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

• NVQ or City & Guilds Craft Certificate relevant to the trade or similar recognised trade
• Competent in Flooring and Upholstery
• Experience in Building maintenance and systems
• Basic competence with IT and PDA’s
• Due to the nature of the contract, successful candidate must be able to obtain a DBS Standard Check

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. 

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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, 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.