Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our facilities team working on our Metropolitan Police South East London FM contract based at Sutton police station and covering Bromley and Lewisham police stations, as required. This is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1700. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
What will you deliver?
- Reporting to the M&E Supervisor
- To provide the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of M&E plant and equipment across MET Police South East London sites
- To carry out the installation of new M&E equipment as required i.e. minor new works, refurbishment and capital works replacement programme
- Investigate, trouble shoot and rectify defects for all M&E systems and associated plant / components
- Oversee/escort any specialist contractor works as required
- Proactive identification of defects and faults outside of specialisation and escalate accordingly
- Ensure prompt and accurate completion of all associated paperwork
- Working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with participation in the on‑call rota and out of normal working hours activity.
Who are we looking for?
- Must hold a recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant mechanical discipline with suitable industry experience
- Must be able to undertake unsupervised non‑routine maintenance and complex repair/installation work
- Good communication skills and customer focused with a proactive, flexible, can‑do approach
- Must be able to produce technical/incident reports
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
- Successful applicants will be subject to Metropolitan Police security vetting
- Driving Licence essential
What can we offer you?
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 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
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including Women in Equans, RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, (YPN) (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 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, and if you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll 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. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us and EQUANS has a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders; a copy can be provided on request.
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