Maintenance Technician – Multi Skilled Electrician

EQUANS is looking for a Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled Electrical) to join our team in Blackburn on a permanent basis for our Blackburn and Lancashire Schools contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.  

General Overview:  
• Carry out building maintenance as required as a multiskilled Technician.
• Provide technical solutions for PPM work and fault rectification.
• Undertake fault finding and diagnosis, problem solve and communicate technical knowledge to others.
• Be fully conversant and provide detailed knowledge of plant status, building conditions, and services availability.
• Assist with energy Management across the project.
• Act as Authorised Person in relation to multiple specific maintenance responsibilities, e.g.  Low Voltage AP.
• React to technical issues and support the team when required.
• To maintain planned and reactive schedules.
• View BMS PC Information where necessary. 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with existing customers/client.
• Provide out of hours cover in accordance with rota.
• Responsible for ordering of specialist materials in line with company / office policy.
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the management team.

Impact:   
The role is part of a maintenance team delivering a service to 11 Schools across Lancashire and Blackburn. The position is central to the delivery of Technical FM services in line with the FM Contract.

Complexity: 
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building fabric in accordance with the PPM programme.
• Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests.
• Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Safely operate all types of hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures. 
• Maintain records as appropriate.
• Undertake a willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades.
• Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the schools whilst carrying out work.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, eg. snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc.
• Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Collaborate and co-operate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service.
• Participate in Standby Operatives’ on-call rota.

Qualifications or Required Experience:
• Relevant Electrical Qualifications. 18th Edition. City & Guilds 2391 Inspect & testing.
• Previously worked in a FM maintenance environment (ideally education environment).
• Worked on Fire door maintenance.
• Participation in a on call rota.
• Enhanced DBS clearance essential.
• Have a proven track record of practical maintenance skills and fault finding.
• Have a good understanding of services within a building such as boilers/ pressure systems, heating, lighting and Power.
• Have sound knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Have the ability to follow site and company policies and procedures .
• Be flexible to out of hours overtime.
• Experience in working in school/PFI environment.
• Full UK driving license.
• Vehicle provided.

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