Maintenance Assistant

EQUANS is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Wakefield on a permanent basis at Pinderfield and Pontefract Hospital. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview: 
Working within the Technical Services team, the post holder will have the required skills to ensure the safe completion of repairs, minor planned installation, and maintenance work on a wide range of equipment, building fixtures and plant to the highest of standards for our clients.  
The main responsibilities include efficiently and effectively performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on lighting, water and heating services and reactive repairs to building fabric e.g. plasterwork, floor coverings, ceramic tiles etc as required. 
Beam Cleaners are required to work at hight inspecting and cleaning where required Active beams throughout the buildings.
Working as part of a wider estates team, there may be a requirement to undertake other tasks as required.

Impact:
The objective of the department is to operate and maintain a physical environment in which healthcare can be delivered to the patient. The main elements being the maintenance of both building fabric and services e.g. external and internal finishes, fittings and fixtures, plumbing, electrical and mechanical services, etc.
Compliance with all statutory requirements in relation to safe working practices and safe operation of plant, equipment and services. Keeping records of all activities as per all Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) and Quality Assurance requirements.

Complexity:
•Work with and assist electrical, mechanical, plumbing, joinery trade personnel as directed. 
•Work and assist external contractors as required
•Liaise with hospital staff on a daily basis. 
•Carry out minor maintenance works and minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and joinery equipment. – such as blocked sinks and toilets, lamp replacement and general repairs to fixtures and fittings (ceiling tiles, blinds, cupboards, ironmongery) and minor redecoration.
•Carry out HTM 04-01 Legionella and water hygiene checks.
•Carry out general labouring duties and other works commensurate with the grade, personal abilities and experience.
•Maintain records and complete service reports as appropriate.
•Adhere to H&S policies and comply with Safe Systems of work as operated by Technical Services, together with Statutory Regulations such as Health & Safety, COSHH etc.
•Maintain, adjust and operate associated trades machinery.
•Assist in the maintenance of accurate work and maintenance records.
All employees have a duty to report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following EQUANS procedure.

Qualifications or Required Experience:
•Basic education to GCSE/’O’ Level in Maths and English or equivalent.
•Previous experience of general maintenance is beneficial.
•Previous experience in a similar role desirable, although not essential 
•C&G Certificate – Inspection and testing of Portable Electrical Appliances is desirable. 
•Must have (or be able to obtain) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 
24 days annual leave (+ 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 

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. 
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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, 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.