Maintenance Engineer

EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Engineer working on our Barnsley Schools contract. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). On offer is a competitive salary of £30,000-£32,000 and benefits package.

General Overview:

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the building maintenance teams at the Barnsley Schools contract. They will deliver planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance across a portfolio of 13 primary schools within a PFI contract. The Maintenance Engineer ensures buildings remain safe, operational, and compliant, supporting a high‑quality learning environment for staff and students. This includes carrying out mechanical, electrical, and fabric maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and contributing to statutory compliance.

Impact: 

The Maintenance Engineer will work within a team to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across 13 Primary Schools and will report into the Technical Supervisor.

They will minimise penalty deductions by responding in a timely manner to all maintenance issues in accordance with requirements of the Service Level Agreements.

They must be reliable and professional, providing technical guidance and expertise to help shape and drive the maintenance / lifecycle requirements of the site.

Complexity: 

•Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with the PFI contract requirements.

•Carry out reactive maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building mechanical, plumbing and fabric services as required

•Have an understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems, such as:

-LTHW boilers and associated systems

-Heating and domestic water services

-Ventilation plant and associated systems

-Low voltage electrical distribution systems

-Fire alarm systems

-Door access systems

-Lift equipment

-Pressure Systems

•Ensure all PPM activities are recorded accurately in CAFM systems. Utilise PDA to close out jobs with SLA rectification time with accurate data captured

•Respond to breakdowns, faults, and call-outs in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to school operations.

•Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, and building fabric systems.

•Escalate issues requiring specialist intervention where required.

•Ensure risk assessments are completed and maintained for all tasks and all activities are undertaken within EQUANS Safe Systems of Work

•Ensure all business specific SHEQ obligations are met and procedures are adhered to

•Maintain a safe and tidy working area

•Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health and safety and manufacturers guidelines

•Ensure all works meet PFI contractual compliance and performance standards (SLAs and KPIs).

•Build positive working relationships with school staff, contract managers, and external partners.

•Communicate clearly about works being undertaken, timescales, and potential impacts.

•Represent the FM team professionally within the school environment.

•Complete work orders, service sheets, and compliance documents accurately and on time.

•Update asset histories and maintenance records in the CAFM system.

•Report any health and safety concerns, building defects, or contract risks.

•Support small project works or lifecycle replacement activities.

•Participate in an on‑call rota

•Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and used safely

•Assist with the management and control of contractors

Qualifications or Required Experience: 

Essential Qualifications   

•A full driving licence is essential for this role

•Recognised Apprenticeship in relevant craft, discipline to City and Guilds level

Desirable Experience

•First Aid at Work

•Previously worked within a maintenance environment

•Previous experience of working in a PFI Environment

•Legionella Awareness

•IOSH Working Safely or similar

•Enhanced DBS

What can we offer you?  
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 
• 24 days annual leave
• 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? 

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. 

Our ambition 

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.  

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. 

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.  

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.   

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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.  

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. 

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.