Overview
Equans is looking for a Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our team in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full‑time role, working 37.5 hours per week. The working hours are as follows: Week 1 Monday‑Friday 6am‑2pm, Week 2 Monday‑Friday 10am‑6pm. There is also an on‑call rota. On offer is a salary of £38,000 upwards, a company vehicle and benefits package.
The role operates across the Birmingham Schools Contracts, covering multiple school sites and a range of community properties that deliver healthcare services. Equans works in close partnership with the Schools to ensure all locations are well‑maintained, compliant, and able to support high‑quality service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, fault‑find and repair complex electrical systems in line with legislation, standards and procedures
- Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across all electrical building services to agreed specifications and timeframes
- Carry out minor electrical installations, upgrades and adaptation works
- Respond quickly to reactive maintenance tasks to minimise disruption and contract penalties, including working on emergency lighting, distribution boards and other commercial electrical equipment
- Resolve electrical faults and plant defects promptly to maintain safe, reliable operation
- Identify required spare parts and provide accurate parts lists and timescales for remedial works
- Maintain accurate PPM, reactive and breakdown records, including real‑time CAFM updates with full job details and follow‑on actions
- Complete all required documentation and reports to the expected standard
- Participate in the on‑call rota
What we offer
- Salary of £38,000 upwards, a company vehicle and a benefits package that includes:
- 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 2 years of service (plus public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual 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 personalised support programmes
- Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents and Young Professionals
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app
Qualifications
- Post‑apprenticeship experience within an electrical maintenance or building services environment
- Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship and qualified to City & Guilds or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance)
- Previously worked within a building services or electrical maintenance environment
- Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical systems and equipment, including but not limited to low‑voltage distribution, switchgear, control panels, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, BMS interfaces, motors and electrical safety systems
- Valid driving licence
- Experience working within an education, healthcare or large‑estate facilities environment (Desirable)
- Previous Competent Person or Authorised Person experience for electrical systems (e.g., LV/HV) or experience working under a Permit‑to‑Work system (Desirable)
DBS and EEO statements
This role requires a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists; therefore the ability to pass is essential.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, relocation package is not offered. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. You will find a welcoming and open workplace where you are supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You will also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
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