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Commercial Maintenance Plumber

EQUANS
City of Bristol
3 days ago
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Equans is a renowned facilities and maintenance contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Maintenance Plumber to join our team providing maintenance at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, - / -, shift times alternating weekly. 

Key activities:

Reporting to the Shift Lead / Operations Manager


Responsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems, associated plant/equipment installed throughout the site
Carry out mechanical/electrical works as required i.e. allocated maintenance, breakdown repairs, installation, new works, refurbishment and capital works replacement programme.
Carry out mechanical/electrical repairs and cleaning of mechanical components and equipment
Maintain and carry out repairs on HVAC systems, gas appliances, Piped Medical Gas systems, steam plant/equipment and all other equipment in plant rooms, patient areas and other departments.
Prepare pressure vessels for insurance inspections and carry out necessary repairs/testing.
To oversee specialist sub-contractors, and manage contractors as necessary, working to a safe system of work and permit-to-work system
To ensure that PPM and Reactive tasks are attended to in accordance with the contract timescales at all times.
Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, - / -, shift times alternating weekly.


Skills, qualifications & experience:

Must hold a recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 2 or 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant mechanical discipline with suitable industry experience; plumbing experience essential


Desirable to hold some Electrical trade qualifications/18th Edition certification but not essential
Must have a thorough understanding of engineering building services installation and maintenance techniques.
Good knowledge of M&E testing, fault finding, maintenance, refurbishment and install.
Must be able to work independently and when appropriate as part of a team.
Willing to attain cross skilling
Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose technical faults
Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
IT literate, and ambition for personal development

Our excellent benefits package includes:

Generous holiday allowance


Flexible working opportunities
Company share scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee assistance programme

Who are we?

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , 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, 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.

Whats 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 were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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 youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. 

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.

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