Electrician

Position Overview

Equans is looking for an Electrician to join our team at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. You will receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, repairs, and minor project works involving building systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms, AHUs, water systems, medical gas systems, and pressure equipment.
• Work in strict compliance with EQUANS safety rules and Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM), including confined spaces and medical gas standards.
• Act as an Appointed Person (after training) for electrical safety procedures and issue permits‑to‑work by preparing method statements and risk assessments.
• Respond promptly to unplanned events within Service Level Agreement time frames to minimise service disruption and financial penalties.
• Collaborate effectively with Facilities Team Leaders and external contractors regarding plant or equipment issues and assist in procurement when necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work including test certificates, reports, and task assessments.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work spaces in an organized and safe manner.
• Participate in an on‑call rota supporting 24/7 service coverage and be prepared for occasional travel to other sites as required.
• Promote good teamwork, support colleagues, and uphold EQUANS' high standards in client interaction, particularly with NHS representatives.
• Undertake ongoing training and development to enhance skills and fulfil business needs.

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave (+ 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, including professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme
• Access to employee networks (e.g., Access Ability, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, Young Professionals)
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

• Successfully completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship and have previous experience in a similar role carrying out electrical maintenance duties. Hospital maintenance experience is desirable but not essential.
• Competent to undertake or assist work on the type of building service systems and equipment for which the appointment is sought.
• Familiar with the type of systems and equipment on which work is required to be undertaken.
• Possess technical knowledge and sufficient experience to avoid any danger that may be presented by the work to be undertaken.
• Have adequate knowledge of and within the preceding three years have received training in first aid (including CPR). If not, training will be given.
• Desirable: knowledge of relevant Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) and ability to work within Permit to Work procedures (e.g., SHTM 06‑01, BSRIA, L8, pressure systems regulations 2000).
• Must pass a Disclosure Scotland PVG check.

Equans encourages applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.