Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer

EQUANS are looking for a Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer working on behalf of Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

• To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of mechanical building services. All in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Represent in a respectful and professional manner.
• Be responsible for all aspects of regulatory and HTM specific maintenance to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical, HVAC specific assets and associated 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 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 and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as and when appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.
• Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades/colleagues.
• After a qualifying period take part in the callout/standby rota.
• Ensure liaison with Wards and Departments as required, ensuring there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
• Undertake training where necessary to learn other 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.
• Complete work within the allotted timeframes.
• Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with role.

Additional Skills

• Technical advice and problem solving on water systems and heating issues.
• Other mechanical bias systems experience

Impact:

The Maintenance engineer carries out planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks across the healthcare estate. The position ensures that are able to meet their statutory and contractual obligations whilst simultaneously providing an excellent service to our customers.

The operative makes up part of the facilities maintenance team which contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the estate and associated engineering systems that is conducive for the delivery of healthcare. Extending the lifecycle of unsupported vital equipment on the contract.

Complexity:

The maintenance engineer undertakes duties for which their trained and competent to do. There is an Estates management team based on site that can offer specialised technical advice and who can liaise with the appropriate levels of management to facilitate specialist isolations necessary to undertake certain engineering works.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Completed a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship
• Previously worked within a complex maintenance environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent
• Experience of working on or with AHU's, Chilled and Portable Water Systems, A/C units, etc.
• Pipe Fitting Experience (desirable)
• PPM & Reactive Work and supported project works
• Authorised Person Ventilation

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 years' service (+ 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