Mobile Technical Operative - Mechanical

Overview

Equans is looking for a Mobile Technical Operative (Mechanical) for the HMCTS contract at Manchester Civil Justice Centre. The role is permanent, full‑time (40 hrs per week) and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant, following CAFM and site task schedules.
• Repair plant faults and defects promptly to maintain serviceability.
• Provide parts lists, estimated time‑scales and ensure spares availability.
• Complete and submit all relevant paperwork/CAFM for PPM, reactive and breakdown works.
• Prepare and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
• Work safely, wearing uniform and PPE at all times; maintain a safe, healthy workplace.
• Maintain up‑to‑date plant logs; keep plant rooms clean and tidy.
• Supervise and monitor subcontractor work on site.
• Arrange and provide holiday and sickness cover; be flexible in working patterns.
• Perform lone working where required, after satisfactory training.
• Respond to verbal and written client requests promptly; coordinate quotations.
• Support helpdesk in reporting and updating planned/reactive maintenance; be available for out‑of‑hours call‑out support.
• Gain required technical appointments (e.g., LVCP, LVAP, Mechanical, Pressure CP).
• Produce condition/dilapidation reports as required.
• Adhere to KPI/SLA and company quality standards.
• Operate Permit to Work System in accordance with client and company policies.
• May be required to participate in a call‑out rota for occasional emergency support.

Roles include fault finding, minor repairs, installation alongside general maintenance services.

• Approximately 5 years’ relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineer in facilities management.
• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Services NVQ Level 2 or higher.
• Excellent communication skills at all staff levels.
• Proactive and committed to high operational standards.
• Good IT and report‑writing skills.

• 24 days annual leave.
• Life cover equal to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes and gym membership discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad learning opportunities and professional qualification support.
• Employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to employee networks (Women in Equans, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and mental wellbeing app access.