Multiskilled Engineer (Fabric)

OverviewEQUANS are looking for a Multiskilled Technician (Fabric) working on behalf of Tameside General Hospital in Ashton-under-Lyne. This is a permanent full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.

Based at Tameside Hospital, the Multi-Skilled Technician will be responsible for the technical performance and maintenance of standards within the hospital. They will provide guidance to others on site, showing expertise in Building Fabric and Joinery maintenance, and ensure compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery.

The Technician will have advanced technical knowledge in more than one skill or technology area.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritise and resource projects; ensure workload is delivered to customer specifications and agreed service requirements.

Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures; maintain up-to-date knowledge of HandS and environmental regulations; help achieve HandS targets.

Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems and monitor facility performance through the PPM programme; identify any additional works required.

Work under pressure, take ownership of problems and bring them to conclusion.

Install, commission and maintain all plant, equipment and assets maintained by EQUANS.

Work with the Fire Strategy to ensure building elements remain compliant with good industry practice.

Assist with close-out of site inspections for decoration, building and fabric elements.

Assist with lifecycle and major project schemes for pricing and refurbishment.

Purchase/source replacement materials to keep stock levels sufficient.

Support other Multi-Skilled Technicians to enable all PPMs/Reactive works to be completed.

Flexible working hours as required.

Administer and complete relevant paperwork; understand and meet ongoing customer requirements; develop relationships with partners, suppliers and subcontractors.

Maintain a fair, consistent and courteous attitude at all times; hold a full driving licence; present a smart appearance and professional manner representative of EQUANS.

Report all issues to the Team Leader/Technical Services Manager.

Qualifications and ExperienceRequired:

Approved and formal apprenticeship in Joinery or relevant practical experience in a similar industry (advantageous).

Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.

Good knowledge of Health and Safety.

Ability to measure, work to plans/method statements, and read technical diagrams.

Desirable:

Experience of working within a PFI Healthcare environment.

Experience with PPM and Reactive Works.

Experience working with a Fire Strategy to ensure building elements (doors/walls/partitions and penetrations) remain compliant in line with good industry practice.

Benefits

24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 year (+ 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

Learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and training

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

What’s next?If this role is of interest, please apply. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. EQUANS is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. You must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Some roles may require a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. Agency involvement is not required. All enquiries should be directed to the EQUANS Resourcing ..... full job details .....