Maintenance Assistant

OverviewEQUANS are looking for 2x Maintenance Assistants on behalf of our Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital contract in Blackburn. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.ResponsibilitiesTo undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of building services, fabric, fixtures and fittings, in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.The hours for this role are 40 hours per week.Represent EQUANS in a respectful and professional manner.Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.Respond in a timely manner to ad-hoc breakdown requests as identified by the help desk / supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.Assist in carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.Assist in carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and company guidelines.Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety, manufacturers’ guidelines and relevant training.Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.Maintain records as appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other colleagues and/or contractor’s staff.Ensure liaison with Wards and Departments as required, ensuring there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.Undertake training where necessary to learn and maintain skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.Carry out risk assessments on-site as instructed by supervisor / manager.Collaborate and co-operate with the partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focused service.Use initiative to make appropriate decisions, including when working out of hours.Diligently complete all required job cards and other work-related paperwork to the required standard whether electronic or hard copy.Complete work within the allotted timeframes.Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with the role.Qualifications or Required ExperiencePreviously worked within a general maintenance environment.Previously worked within a customer facing role.Previously worked within a healthcare environment (desirable).Experience of computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable).Worked on Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW (desirable).Electrical qualifications (desirable).What can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 year’s service (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr