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Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer (Full-Time) – Midland Metropolitan University Hospital & Sandwell General Hospital
Equans is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Smethwick and West Bromwich, working across Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and Sandwell General Hospital. This is a 40-hour-per-week role with a competitive salary band of £32,000 – £35,000 per annum, based on skills and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Overview & Responsibilities
You will play a proactive and hands-on role ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of critical mechanical systems across healthcare environments:
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Core Areas of Responsibility
- Work with systems including ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating, hot/cold water systems
- Conduct diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on complex mechanical systems in line with relevant standards, legislation, and procedures
- Maintain safety and operational compliance for all interventions
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Reactive Support
- Act as the first point of contact for after-hours (night shifts) Building Management System (BMS) alerts and incoming support requests
- Assess, log, and triage issues — escalating to relevant team members as necessary
- Document and handover all incidents to the Helpdesk team upon transfer of duty, ensuring continuity
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Preventative & Maintenance Excellence
- Obtain and demonstrate Competent Person status for specialized systems such as:
- Ventilation systems
- Complex water supply systems
- Medical gas installations
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) duties in accordance with scheduled programs and operational guidelines
- Obtain and demonstrate Competent Person status for specialized systems such as:
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System-Specific Competencies
- Shoulder responsibility for health service infrastructure functioning 24/7
- Align with clinical environment standards, including NHS guidance and healthcare-specific protocols
Benefits Package
Equans prides itself on support and continuous development, offering:
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Competitive Lottery Tax Classification
- £32,000 – £35,000 annual salary (dependent on experience)
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
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Financial & Wellbeing Support
- Life insurance equivalent to 1.5x of annual salary
- Employee discount schemes (shopping at major retailers and brands)
- Discreet fitness – gym membership discounts
- Cycle-to-work financial support
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Work-Life Flexibility
- Holiday Purchase Scheme (burying unused leave)
- 2 structured CSR days per year for volunteering/community contributions
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Career & Professional Growth
- Extensive training opportunities (self-directed or collective development programmes)
- Employee Referral Rewards scheme incentivising collaboration
- Mentorship and leadership support from diverse global networks
- Access to L&D courses for professional qualification advancement
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Mental Wellbeing & Holistic Support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Mental health promotion via supported wellness apps
Who We’re Looking for
Essential経験・Qualifications
- Hold either City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3, or an equivalent qualified apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience within a maintenance environment discussed via workorders, failure analysis or blended (theoretical + practicals)
- Evidence of the right to work in the UK is mandatory and put to reasonable checking
Desirable & Nice-to-haves
- Approved Competent Person/Authorised Person status for:
- Building ventilation systems (e.g., CIBSE standards)
- Pressure systems (e.g., UNI Standards or equivalent EMCER)
- Preference given to candidates with backgrounds in healthcare facility maintenance or medical infrastructure repair
- Familiarity with critically-sourced environments (systems influencing patient health and safety)
Additional Legal Considerations
- Standard DBS check requirement — failure to meet clearance will disqualify applications
- No relocation support available for this role; role is exclusively UK/EU-based only
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Why Join Equans?
About the Company
Equans is a UK & Irish specialist in sustainable facilities management, energy efficiency, and digital services. We are integral partners delivering resilient energy solutions that help uniquely standardise low-carbon transitions across sectors:
- 15,000 employees in the UK & Ireland invest daily in regenerative built environments
- Global footprint with operations across 20 countries, supported by €19.2 billion annual turnover (2024)
Our pillar values:
- Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, Service Focus
- Committing to reducing carbon footprints, enhancing ethical business practices, and fostering talented workplace cultures
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We uphold a strong ethos of diversity, equity, and inclusion, championing:
✨ Multicultural representation — actively welcome applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and persons with disabilities ✨ Protected characteristics (under Equality Act 2010) policies in open dialogue with staff ✨ Growing employee networks to empower inclusion such as:
- AccessAbility (for employees with disabilities)
- Encompass (LGBTQ+ community)
- RISE (ethnic minorities)
- Women Together (equity & leadership voices)
- Veterans, Working Parents, and Young Professionals groups
Candidates programme pathway
Applications are managed via our Resourcing Team — no direct Manager queries accepted. If interested,:
Next Steps: Register and apply [here]. Members of the Resourcing Team will review applications and follow up with eligible candidates.
Equans is focused on ensuring a diverse and engaged workforce. We sincerely welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities, fostering a culture where Pride, mission alignment, and continuous story-sharing make each member feel valued.
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