EQUANS
Maintenance Assistant
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Maintenance Assistant
Maintenance Assistant – Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Location: Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), Smethwick Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich
Salary: Up to £26,400 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
Benefits Package: Includes:
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5x annual salary
- Discount schemes for major retailers and brands
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days per year
- Broad learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and personalised support
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to growing employee networks
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and mental wellbeing app
About the Role
Equans is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support healthcare facilities across Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and Sandwell General Hospital. This role is both reactive and proactive, ensuring smooth operation of building services in compliance with operational standards and legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Reactive & First-Response Maintenance
- Respond to reactive jobs (e.g., blockages, meter readings, derelict fixtures) and carry out tasks such as:
- Ventilation grille cleans
- Light cleans
- Unblocking toilets
- Meter readings (electrical, water, gas, etc.)
- Ensure all work aligns with relevant standards, operational procedures, and legal guidance
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Nightshift Coordination
- Act as the first point of contact for Building Management System (BMS) alerts and phone calls during night shifts
- Assess and prioritise issues
- Allocate tasks to the appropriate team member
- Complete necessary documentation and ensure seamless handovers to the Helpdesk team at shift change
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Conduct PPM tasks across the site, adhering to the PPM programme
- Maintain accuracy in recording and reporting maintenance work
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience working in a maintenance environment
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including:
- Ventilation systems
- Pumps, compressors, boilers
- Medical gases
- Heating systems
- Domestic hot and cold-water systems
Desirable (Healthcare Advantage)
- Prior experience in healthcare maintenance environments
Essential Policy Compliance
- DBS Standard check eligibility (must pass)
- Right to work in the UK (evidence required)
Who We Are: Equans
Our Global Impact
Equans is a leading provider of sustainable facilities management, energy, and digital services across the UK, Ireland, and 20+ countries worldwide (~90,000+ employees, €19.2bn turnover in 2024).
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Our Values
We drive operational excellence and a culture defined by: ✅ Accountability – Ownership and integrity in all actions ✅ Respect – Valuing diversity and inclusivity ✅ Team Spirit – Collaboration and trust-building ✅ Service Focus – Proactively meeting our clients’ and colleagues’ needs
Sustainability Mission
Our work supports global decarbonisation projects, helping businesses, government, and communities transition to a low-carbon, resilient future.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be their true self. We actively encourage applications from:
- Women
- Ethnic minorities
- People with disabilities
- Candidates from protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010
Employee Networks
We provide support through networks such as:
- AccessAbility (disability representation)
- Encompass (LGBTQ+ community)
- RISE (ethnic minority representation)
- Veterans & Reservists
- WOMEN Together (gender equality)
- Working Parents
- Young Professionals
Equans: Building a sustainable future one operational detail at a time.
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