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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Leeds Oncology (St James’ University Hospital)
EQUANS are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our permanent full-time (40 Hours/Week) contract at St James’ University Hospital.
On offer is a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role
- Work alongside a dynamic maintenance team to deliver high-standard services for the hospital
- Provide a customer-facing, highly responsive maintenance service to the Leeds Oncology Wing
- Undertake a broad range of reactive and planned maintenance tasks, delivering them to the highest standard
- Offer technical guidance and support to other maintenance team members
- Carry out Authorised Person training to perform specialised duties
- Operate with flexibility and multi-skilling acumen
- Report to the maintenance supervisor
- Submit work progress and completion reports to ensure consistency and transparency
Key Responsibilities & Complexity
Our Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for:
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Maintenance & repairs of:
- Building, mechanical, and electrical services
- Heating and domestic water systems
- Lighting and power (general electrical services)
- Air handling units
- Low voltage electrical distribution & switchgear
- Emergency standby generating plant
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting systems
- Electrical control systems
- Building Management Systems
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Forty risk assessments and inspections while adhering to relevant standards, NHS, Trust, and Company guidelines
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Cover absences of other team members as required to maintain operational effectiveness
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Maintain detailed work records and service reports, providing progress updates to the line manager
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Assist skilled trades in installation, maintenance, and repair tasks
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Complete training to maintain and develop specialised skills
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Act as Competent or Authorised Person, depending on role & directives
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Perform duties across healthcare projects, as instructed
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Undertake required overtime to maintain service standards
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Carry out other essential functions, as specified by role demands, commensurate with grade
Qualifications & Required Experience
- Qualified time-served engineer with minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship experience
- Healthcare experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Cross-trade experience — highly desirable
Benefits & Perks
This role comes with an impressive benefits package, including:
- 24 paid annual leave days
- Life cover equivalent to 1.5x annual salary
- Discount schemes (shopping, retail partners)
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase & additional leave arrangements
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Extensive learning opportunities (training, professional qualifications, personal development schemes)
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to Employee Networks:
- Women in EQUANS (WiE)
- British and Ethnic Minority community group (RISE)
- LGBTQI+ support
- Working Parents group
- Young Professionals Network (YPN)
- Disability Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & mental wellbeing app
About EQUANS
EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, employing nearly 100,000 people across 50+ countries and generating an annual turnover exceeding €17 billion.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS delivers:
- Technical, Facilities Management (FM), regeneration, and energy solutions
- Specialised expertise in: • Green mobility • Smart buildings •District & embedded energy • Decentralised renewables
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EQUANS enables businesses, public sector partners, and governments to support: ✔ Energy transition towards net zero sustainability ✔ Digital transformation ✔ Modern industrialisation in infrastructure
As a Bouygues Group company, EQUANS operates with a mission to develop innovative, eco-friendly solutions that transform ways we move, work, and live.
Equans: Shape your Future
EQUANS fosters diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice is heard, respected and supported.
✅ Equality & Workplace Culture We believe that a diverse workforce brings diverse perspectives, driving excellence across all our projects.
✅ Employee Networks You’ll join our inclusive workplace movements, including:
- Women in EQUANS (WiE)
- Inclusion & Diversity Growth (RISE – BAME Network)
- LGBTQI+ Community Group
- Working Parents Support
- Young Professionals Network (YPN)
- Disability Group
For this role, applicants must be able to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Note: Certain positions will require Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks, as detailed in the eligibility criteria.
All application enquiries must be directed to the EQUANS Resourcing Team. Direct managerial communication is not permitted.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to explore career opportunities with EQUANS. Our Recruitment Team will follow up on your application.
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