Building Fabric Technician - Joiner

Equans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Building Fabric Technician (Joinery) for a full-time position in Salford. The technician will ensure compliance with standards and deliver efficient service. Responsibilities include project management, equipment maintenance, and customer relations. The role requires an ONC/CG qualification in joinery or maintenance and offers a salary of £32,802 plus benefits including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Learning opportunities and training support

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to measure and work to plans (method statements).
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
• Sound awareness of risk assessment when working with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize projects, ensuring workload is delivered to specification.
• Install, maintain, and repair equipment as needed.
• Diagnose and fault-find facility performance via PPM programme.

Skills

Joinery

Health & Safety knowledge

Risk assessment awareness

Education

ONC/CG or equivalent in joinery/building fabric maintenance

Job description

Overview

EQUANS are looking for a Building Fabric Technician (Joinery) to join our team in Salford for our Tameside & Salford Hospitals contract. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Who we are
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and the digital & industrial transitions that redesign the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

General overview

Role location: Salford Royal Hospital, with infrequent cover at Tameside General Hospital. The Building Fabric Technician will be responsible for the technical performance and maintenance of standards at Salford Royal Hospital, providing guidance to others on site and ensuring compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery. Working hours are 37.5 per week (08:00 – 16:00).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and resource projects; ensure workload is delivered to specification and agreed service requirements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations.
• Install, maintain and repair equipment.
• Diagnose, fault-find, commission and monitor facility performance through the PPM programme, identifying any additional works required.
• Maintain flexible working hours; administer and complete relevant paperwork in a timely manner.
• Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements; develop effective working relationships with business partners including subcontractor management, completing relevant permits.
• Maintain a courteous attitude in all dealings and uphold professional appearance.
• Hold a full driving licence and be able to travel as required.
• Report issues to the Technical Services Supervisor/Manager as required and attend training courses funded by EQUANS as needed.
• Train to become an Authorised Person in relevant disciplines (additional salary uplift awarded).

Impact

The role supports EQUANS in ensuring operations are legally and contractually compliant and that service delivery meets high standards.

Complexity

We seek a driven individual with flexibility to respond to changing requirements; the successful candidate will have opportunities to develop within the company. Salary: £32,802 PA + Benefits.

Qualifications or required experience

• ONC/CG or equivalent in joinery and/or building fabric maintenance.
• Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Ability to measure and work to plans (method statements).

Desirable experience

• PFI/Healthcare experience would be an advantage, but not essential; familiarisation will be offered for the right candidate.
• Experience on building fabrics including fire door inspections, door repairs, finger guards, ironmongery repairs and replacements, flooring inspections, dry wall repairs and final finishes, installation of shelving, pattresses and related items.
• Pricing of small works/projects (basic, not complex).
• PPM & Reactive Work; Authorised Person experience.

What we offer

Salary and benefits package includes:

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 year (+ public holidays)
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount schemes
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 CSR days per year
• Learning opportunities and training support
• Employee referral rewards
• Access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Next steps and equal opportunity

What's next? If this role is of interest, please register, apply and track your progress. A Resourcing Team member will review your application. EQUANS is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace. Evidence of the right to work in the UK is required. Some roles may require a Disclosure check. Agency involvement is not required; all inquiries should go to the resourcing team.