EQUANS are looking for a Senior Shift Engineer (Mechanical) working on our Leeds Oncology contract in Leeds. This role would be a permanent full-time role working a shift pattern consisting of a 4 on, 4 off style rota – 4 dayshifts (06:00-18:00), 4 off, 4 nightshifts (18:00-06:00) etc. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
General Overview:
Work alongside a dynamic maintenance team to deliver the required services, ensuring the Hospital is maintained to the highest standard.
Participate in a 4 “on” 4 “off” shift pattern
Provide a customer facing highly responsive maintenance service to the Leeds Oncology Wing
Undertake a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance tasks and carry these out to a very high standard
Provide technical guidance, assistance and information to other members of the maintenance team
Carry out training to be able to provide Authorised Person duties
Work with a high level of multi-skilling and flexibility
Manage a small shift team consisting of Maintenance Craftsman and Maintenance Assistants.
Impact:
To assist in maintenance services EQUANS provide for the NHS Trust through a 30 year concession agreement through Leeds Oncology SPC
Complexity:
1.Lead the shift team and provide support to working colleague’s
2.Carry out maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures.
3.Participate in a rotating shift pattern in order to provide a 24/7/365 service
4.Provide cover for absent colleagues as appropriate to maintain the service
5.Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.
6.Be able to maintain, service and repair a wide range of the building services listed below
- Heating and domestic water services
- General Electrical services such as lighting and power
- Low voltage electrical distribution system and switchgear
- Emergency standby generating plant
- Fire alarm systems and emergency lighting
- Electrical control systems
- Building Management System
7.Have an awareness of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems as described above
8.Maintain records and complete service reports as appropriate. Providing regular reports on progress to your line manager
9.On occasion carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
10.Assist other skilled trades in carrying out maintenance, repairs, testing, inspection and installation work.
11.Undertake training to maintain and develop skills in line with the requirements of the service.
12.Act as Competent or Authorised Person as directed and appointed.
13.Liaise and undertake duties at other healthcare projects as directed.
14.Undertake overtime as required to maintain the service
15.Carry out any other duties as required commensurate with grade.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
Qualified time served engineer with minimum 3 years post apprenticeship experience required, Healthcare experience desirable but not essential, Cross-trade experience advantageous..
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years’ service (+ 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 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
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.
We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
If this role is of interest to you, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part 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.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s 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 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. 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 obtaining a position with us.
The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
