Overview
EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Engineer on the Barnsley Schools contract. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). Salary £30,000-£32,000 plus benefits.
We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise to the building maintenance teams. The Maintenance Engineer will deliver planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance across a portfolio of 13 primary schools within a PFI contract. The role ensures buildings remain safe, operational, and compliant, supporting a high‑quality learning environment for staff and students. This includes carrying out mechanical, electrical, and fabric maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and contributing to statutory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with the PFI contract requirements.
- Carry out reactive maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building mechanical, plumbing and fabric services as required.
- Understand operational procedures and safe working practices for major plant and systems, such as LTHW boilers and associated systems, heating and domestic water services, ventilation plant, low voltage electrical distribution, fire alarm systems, door access systems, lift equipment, and pressure systems.
- Ensure all planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities are recorded accurately in CAFM systems and utilise PDA to close out jobs with SLA rectification time and accurate data.
- Respond to breakdowns, faults, and call-outs in a timely manner to minimise disruption to school operations.
- Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, and building fabric systems.
- Escalate issues requiring specialist intervention where required.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed and maintained for all tasks; undertake activities within EQUANS Safe Systems of Work.
- Ensure all business-specific SHEQ obligations are met and procedures are adhered to.
- Maintain a safe and tidy working area; safely operate access equipment, hand and power tools in line with health and safety and manufacturers guidelines.
- Ensure all works meet PFI contractual compliance and performance standards (SLAs and KPIs).
- Build positive working relationships with school staff, contract managers, and external partners; communicate clearly about works, timescales, and potential impacts.
- Represent the FM team professionally within the school environment.
- Complete work orders, service sheets, and compliance documents accurately and on time.
- Update asset histories and maintenance records in the CAFM system.
- Report health and safety concerns, building defects, or contract risks.
- Support small project works or lifecycle replacement activities.
- Participate in an on-call rota.
- Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and used safely.
- Assist with the management and control of contractors.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- A full driving licence is essential for this role
- Recognised Apprenticeship in a relevant craft or discipline to City and Guilds level
Desirable Experience
- First Aid at Work
- Previously worked within a maintenance environment
- Previous experience in a PFI environment
- Legionella Awareness
- IOSH Working Safely or similar
- Enhanced DBS
What can we offer you
- 24 days annual leave
- 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 and training
- Employee referral rewards scheme
- Access to employee networks
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app
Rights and compliance
For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to employment. The Equans Resourcing Team manages these requirements. Agency involvement is not required.
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