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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, fault-find and repair mechanical systems, plant and equipment in accordance with legislation, standards and procedures.
• Deliver 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 service is reached (+ 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 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)

This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists therefore ability to pass is essential.

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

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 WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.