Mobile Electrician

Equans is looking for a Mobile Electrician to join our team on the North Lanarkshire Schools contract based from Bellshill, ML4 3NJ. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and in addition you will receive an excellent benefits package.

You will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance across school premises, including classrooms, offices, plant rooms, and external areas. Your work will ensure a safe, efficient, and fully compliant electrical environment that supports a secure learning atmosphere.

You will collaborate closely with the Facilities Manager, school staff, and other service providers to schedule work around school operations and respond promptly to emergencies. As this role operates within an educational setting, adherence to safeguarding, child protection, and PVG requirements is essential, together with maintaining professional conduct on school sites.

What will you deliver?

• Perform electrical installations, modifications, and repairs within school buildings and facilities
  
• Maintain lighting, small power, distribution boards, containment systems, and related equipment
  
• Support emergency lighting, access control, and other critical life-safety systems maintenance and testing
  
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs promptly to minimise disruption
  
• Conduct reactive tasks and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) according to schedules and contract requirements
  
• Carry out and record electrical testing, inspections, and issue certificates and reports as required
  
• Plan works in coordination with Facilities Manager, Technical Operations Manager, and helpdesk to minimise impact on lessons and school events
  
• Provide clear, timely updates on job progress, risks, and timelines
  
• Liaise with subcontractors and multi-trade teams for proper job sequencing and quality delivery
  
• Respond quickly to emergencies such as power failures and equipment faults within agreed response times
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota – 1 in 9

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and in addition you will receive an excellent benefits package, which includes;

• 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

Who are we looking for?

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification or willingness to gain within an agreed timeframe
• Experience as an electrician within facilities management, building services, or similar sectors
• Experience in PFI contracts, education sector, or multi-site estates is an advantage
• Knowledge of school/public-sector electrical systems, including life-safety systems
• Valid CSCS/ECS or equivalent site safety card as required
• Sound understanding of health & safety legislation and permit-to-work systems
• Proficient user of IT systems; experience with CAFM or mobile work management tools
• Participation in on-call rotas, shifts, or weekend work as necessary
• Full UK driving licence

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

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 building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

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 or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey."

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers