M&E Operative - Water Systems

Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for an M&E Operative (Water Systems) to join our facilities team at West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth. This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, from 08:00 to 17:00, Mon to Fri.

• Reporting to the Operations Manager/Water AP
• Ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water systems within a healthcare environment in accordance with HTM 04-01, ACoP L8, and associated water hygiene regulations.
• Undertake water hygiene tasks, including temperature monitoring, flushing, and cleaning.
• Carry out Legionella control measures.
• Assist with maintenance of hot and cold water systems, tanks, calorifiers, and pipework.
• Maintain accurate compliance records using CAFM systems such as Maximo.
• Support planned preventive and reactive maintenance activities.
• Manage contractors as necessary.

• Desirable to hold a relevant M&E trade qualification to level II (theory and practice) or equivalent, with suitable industry experience.
• Must have solid understanding of water systems (ideally within a hospital); desirable to be a Competent Person for water systems.
• Experience in building services and competence in plumbing and water hygiene is required.
• Experience in a Healthcare environment is advantageous.
• IT literate.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety best practice; formal training is an advantage.

• 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, 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
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.