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Multiskilled Electrician

EQUANS
Greater Manchester
3 days ago
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EQUANS is looking for a Multiskilled Technician (Electrical bias) on a permanent basis. This would be based in Salford working for our Tameside and Salford Hospitals contract. The shifts will include a week of working 7:00am - 15:00pm followed by working a week of working 10:00am - 18:00pm, these weeks will alternate. On offer is a salary of £36, + an additional £2, on-call allowance. This will also include an additional benefits package.

General Overview: 
Equans are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Technician Electrical, based at Salford Royal 
Hospital, but may also infrequently be required to cover Tameside General Hospital, the Multi-Skilled Technician will be responsible for the technical performance and maintenance of standards at Salford Royal Hospital. They will provide guidance to others on site, showing technical 
expertise in Electrical systems. Ensure appropriate and compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery. The Technician will have technical knowledge in more than one skill or technology area and will form part of the out of hours on call rota. 
Working hours are 37.5 hours per week. With a week about split working pattern Week 1 am pm, Week 2 am pm
-Ensure workload is planned, delivered to specification and agreed service requirement.
-Plan, prioritise and resource projects.
-Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations.
-Install, maintain and repair plant equipment.
-Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems and monitor facility performance, through PPM programme, identifying any additional works required.
-Flexible working hours required.
-Administer and complete relevant paperwork in a timely manner.
-Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements, develop effective working relationships with business partners, including sub-contractors management, completing all relevant permits.
-Fair, consistent and courteous attitude in all dealings at all levels.
-Full driving licence required
-At all times maintain a smart appearance and professional manner that is representative of Equans in the workplace.
-Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion.
-Ensure that all issues are reported to the Technical Services Supervisor/Technical Services Manager as required.
-Attend training courses funded for by Equans as required for business purposes.
-Train to become an Authorised Person/Responsible Person in relevant disciplines (additional salary uplift awarded) 


Impact: 
The individual will play a vital role to Equans, working alongside other colleagues in the team to ensure that the operations are legally and contractually compliant and represent excellence in service delivery.


Complexity:
We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the maintenance team at Salford Royal Hospital. They will demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to changing business requirements and will establish good working relationships with other team members. The individual should have ambitions to progress within a company that offers plentiful opportunities to develop. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary of 


Qualifications or Required Experience:. 
-Recognised electrical apprenticeship.
-18th Edition.
-Experience of working on lighting and small power circuits
-Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
-Sound knowledge of Health & Safety.
-Ability to measure, works to plans (method statements), read technical diagrams.


Desirable Experience:
-PFI/Healthcare experience would be an advantage. But further formal training and familiarisation will be offered for the right candidate.
-Experience with reviewing detailed schematics.
-Use of a Building Management System (BMS)
-PPM & Reactive Work
-Authorised Person/Competent Persons experience


What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 
24 days annual leave(+ public holidays) 
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary 
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
Gym membership discounts 
Cycle to work scheme 
Holiday purchase scheme 
2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 


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. 
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What's 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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.
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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