Maintenance Assistant

EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Assistant for our Leeds Oncology contract. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week at St James’ University Hospital. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:  

To provide a customer facing highly responsive maintenance service to the Leeds Oncology Wing

To undertake a wide range of minor repairs, cleaning and planned maintenance tasks and carry these out quickly and efficiently to a high standard

To work with and assist other members of the maintenance team as required

Working hours to be 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00.

Impact:

•Minimise service / contract impact by responding in a timely manner to all maintenance job requests in accordance with The Equans estates maintenance contact.

•Demonstrate the Company’s core values of Drive, Commitment, Daring and Cohesion.

•Demonstrate an observable commitment to establishing a zero harm culture

•Demonstrate an observable commitment to EQUANS sustainability culture

Complexity:   

•Water temperature monitoring — Record and log daily water temperatures across wards, plant rooms, and clinical areas to support Legionella control.

•Tap and outlet flushing — Carry out scheduled flushing of infrequently used outlets and document all completed tasks.

•Carrying out internal ventilation covers cleaning as per planned maintenance

•Filter replacement — Replace point‑of‑use filters on taps, showers, and other outlets in line with infection‑control requirements.

•Maintenance record keeping — Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of all checks, repairs, and compliance tasks.

•Basic repairs — Perform minor repairs such as replacing ceiling tiles, tightening fixtures, and repairing simple fittings.

•Lighting maintenance — Replace light bulbs, tubes, and diffusers across clinical and non‑clinical areas.

•Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.

•Have an awareness of the operational procedures and safe working practices applicable to the work in hand

•Undertake training to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.

•Carry out any other duties as required commensurate with grade.

•Adjust working patterns or undertake overtime work as required to maintain the service or provide cover for absent colleagues

Qualifications or Required Experience: 

•Experience in carrying out similar role

•Have an understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices applicable to the task

•Ability to undertake minor maintenance tasks without direct supervision

•Ability to work to pre agreed method statements designed to reduce the hazards associated with the task in hand

•Driving licence desirable but not essential

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?  

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