Qeh - Mechanical Craftsperson

**Requisition ID**: 29415**Domain**: Trades & Maintenance/Mechanical**Job type**: Standard**Schedule**: Full-Time**EQUANS are recruiting for a Mechanical Craftsperson to be based in Birmingham for our QEH contracts. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.**:
**General Overview**:

- To undertake improvement work, maintenance and repairs of plant, services and physical assets including testing and routine fault finding.
- Working on a day shift from 0800 - 1600, Mon - Fri as part of a Mechanical day team.
- The responsibilities will mainly be at the Retained Estate but may also include duties at the Mental Health unit and Acute Hospital.
- To undertake any reasonable duties to maintain all services to the NHS Trust(s).
- To carry out all works in compliance with Equans KPI’s.
- Participate in the Out of Hours on Call Rota.

**Impact**:
This role has an important role within the workflow process; the person will be actively involved in developing detailed knowledge, and the maintenance of the core plant and equipment on the QEH Estate.

**Complexity**:

- Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings, and specifications appropriate to his/her own trade, without supervision.
- Set up New Work appropriate to his/her own trade using relevant tools, equipment, and machinery, without supervision, as appropriate to his/her grade.
- To maintain workshops and working environment in a clean, tidy, and safe condition.
- After appropriate training, work off tower scaffolding, MEWP’s, ladders, and step ladders and within confined spaces.
- To carry out unsupervised maintenance and repairs and report any defects or unusual circumstances to the Charge Hand/Supervisor.
- Requirement to learn new techniques with training as necessary.
- Scope of work will include entering Mortuary, ITU’s, A&E admissions, Operating Theatres etc after reporting to Trust Staff. Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances could be encountered.
- To understand the general working of the Equans Estate, so that work can be carried out in the most efficient manner, pro-active in developing new ways of working.
- To understand fully the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts.
- To be contacted by radio and/or PDA to receive instructions. This can involve frequent disruption to work patterns.
- To be knowledgeable of and to work to the current regulations, codes of practice, Health & Safety regulations, and all safety rules both Equans and Statutory.
- Produce, if necessary, list of materials to carry out remedial repairs or alterations to current task.
- Ensure all PPM work is carried out effectively in compliance with maintenance instructions.
- To record information as required for the operation of Maximo or similar system.
- To participate in the Equans appraisal system.
- To understand the working of Mechanical systems within the Equans Estate.
- Diagnose and repair faults in engineering installation, plant, and equipment. To deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others. To inform immediate Charge Hand/Supervisors of any delays or difficulties encountered.
- To maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment as appropriate.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by Management, to comply with Equans contact and KPI’s
- Stand in for supervisor in periods of Annual leave and sickness.
- Be flexible in work hours and shift moves if required.
- Work towards gaining CP duties in one or more disciplines/ Medi gas/pressure systems/water/ ventilation.

**Qualifications or Required Experience**:

- Previously worked within a maintenance environment.
- NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent
- Worked on Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW
- Previous Pipe Fitting Duties
- Worked on Steam Systems (desirable)
- Previous NHS experience (desirable)

**What can we offer you?**:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1 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?**:
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 e