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Shift Electrical Engineer
Shift Electrical Engineer | Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), Smethwick
Salary Banding: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (plus shift allowance and benefits).
Equans, part of the Bouygues group, is seeking a proactive Shift Electrical Engineer to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH).
This is a full-time (40.25 hours per week) shift-based role with the following pattern:
- 2 days on (7am–7pm)
- 2 nights on (7pm–7am)
- 4 days off
About the Role
You'll operate in a reactive capacity, undertaking diagnostic repair and maintenance on complex mechanical, electrical and medical systems in compliance with legislation, standards, and university procedures. You'll work within a regulated healthcare environment, ensuring service continuity and arriving at the right solutions for our patients.
What You’ll Deliver
Throughout your shift responsibilities, you will:
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Proactively respond to reactive jobs – Complete diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on complex systems like:
- Low-voltage electrical systems
- Access control & alarm systems
- Medical gas installations
- Nurse call systems Obtain a Competent Person status for these systems following training.
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Japan (AM2, BS7671) 18th Edition accreditation (or ability to achieve it).
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Handle BMS (Building Management System) alerts and commission phone calls during night shifts – As the initial point of contact:
- Assess the issue’s urgency and complexity.
- Escalate to the relevant team member and coordinate subsequent action.
- Complete and record all actions taken.
- Transfer any issues/new documentation to the Helpdesk team upon handover to maintain service continuity.
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Assume the role of ‘Authorised Person’ (for higher-order tasks) after appropriate training and familiarisation.
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Maintain and optimise core systems:
- Emergency lighting
- General electrics
- Fire alarms
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Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with processes.
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Essential Qualifications
- Minimum City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- AM2 (Approved Electrician’s Competent Person) or ability to achieve it post-employment.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) experience (may require coaching if seeking rotational schemes).
- Experience working in a maintenance-focused environment, ideally in healthcare settings.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years in a technical, maintenance or support role (industrial or healthcare preferred).
- Knowledge of UK healthcare legislation/environmental risk.
- Able to operate as an independent but collaborative problem solver across tools, systems, and team protocols.
physical & legal requirements
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Ability to pass DBS (Enhanced) Standard Police checks (essential).
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Valid right-to-work status in the UK.
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Ability to work away from primary HQ (travel across the site in shifts; no relocation funding).
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No agency workers required for this role (direct applications processed by Equans Resourcing Team).
Benefits Package
Competitive salary outside of healthcare pay scales, restored by:
- Shift allowance on rotas following national guidance.
- Extensive benefits including:
- 24 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays).
- Life assurance (1.5x salary) - provided for full-time employees.
- Discount shopping (major brands & retailers).
- Gym membership discounts & cycle-to-work scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme – additional paid leave.
- 2 corporate social responsibility (CSR) days per year.
- Career growth schemes:
- Individual development plans
- Funded qualifications and training (professional and individual)
- Employee referral rewards scheme.
- Global employee networks:
- Networking groups for disability, veterans, women, LGBTQ+, working parents, young professionals.
- Team activities, online learning, societal involvement.
Our Commitment
At Equans UK & Ireland, we provide sustainable facilities management and energy solutions tailored to a low-carbon future, supporting sectors from public/regenerative care to private businesses. Our team of 15,000+ employees across 20 countries work to drive decarbonisation and foster an inclusive environment.
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Core Values
- Accountability: Act with integrity and responsibility.
- Respect: Be supportive, listen actively, and give feedback.
- Team Spirit: Share goals, collaborate, and establish trust.
- Service Focus: Solve problems smarter to meet our customers' needs.
We’ve also increased our focus from “building a workplace where everyone belongs” to beautiful fulfilment through work. Embedded within this intent are:
- “The United We Stand” initiative for collaboration.
- Our core values pave the way for competition, flexibility, and compliance.
Equans has been recognised for excellence, and our promise is to further enhance our commitment to a safe operational excellence meeting healthcare standards, the environment, while improving collaborator well-being.
About Equans UK
- Operates in 21 facilities, care settings across 6 major southern UK hospitals.
- Part of Bouygues group, leading European construction.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to join Equans on this journey, please follow the link below to register, apply, and track your application.
Equans is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for players of all abilities, cultures, backgrounds, or under-represented demographics. We encourage applications from:
- Women; Ethnic minorities.
- Those with disabilities or long-term conditions.
- Any who self-identify as members of a protected characteristic under the UK Equality Act 2010.
As part of your Wholly-Well-Respected Workforce, Equans UK enables you to participate in several networks where you find camaraderie and further reduction initiatives such as:
- AccessAbility (physical & mental disability).
- ENCOMPASS (LGBTQ+ community).
- RISE (ethnic minorities).
- Veterans.
- Working Parents Group &
- Young Professionals Network.
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