Mobile Mechanical Engineer in Birmingham

Equans is looking for a Mobile Mechanical 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 competitive salary, 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.

What will you deliver?

• Diagnose, fault‑find and repair mechanical systems, plant and equipment in accordance with legislation, standards and procedures.
• Deliver Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) across mechanical building services (HVAC, boilers, pumps, heating, ventilation, water services, etc.) to required specifications and timelines.
• Undertake minor mechanical installations, upgrades and adaptation works.
• Respond promptly to reactive tasks to minimise disruption and contractual penalties.
• Resolve mechanical faults and plant defects quickly to keep systems safe and operational.
• Identify and specify spare parts, providing accurate parts lists and remediation timescales.
• Maintain accurate PPM, reactive and breakdown records, including real‑time CAFM updates and detailed job information.
• Complete all documentation and reporting to required standards.
• Participate in the on‑call rota.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years of service is reached (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work 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 growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, WORKING PARENTS and YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 equivalent qualification relevant to Plumbing
• Post apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
• Valid driving licence
• Experience working within an education, healthcare, or large‑estate facilities environment (Desirable)
• Previous Competent Person/Authorised Person experience including ventilation and/or pressure systems (Desirable)
• DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists; ability to pass is essential

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, as noted in the role requirements. No agency involvement and no relocation package are offered with this job role.