Fabric Engineer

Equans; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Fabric Engineer to join the HMCTS contract, based on site at the Royal Courts of Justice in City of Westminster. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance across building fabric, plumbing, carpentry, and associated systems, with supervision of subcontractors where needed.

You’ll ensure work is completed safely, to standards, and on time. You'll perform Legionella monitoring, fire-door inspections, drainage tasks, and general site duties while maintaining high levels

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent qualifications in plumbing, carpentry or decorating services are required.
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating, flooring or general building maintenance is preferred.
• Good knowledge of fire-door maintenance and inspection techniques.
• Understanding Legionella control activities and tap flushing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on building fabric and related assets.
• Inspect and repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, fire doors, windows, furniture and fittings.
• Undertake minor carpentry, plumbing, flooring, painting and decorating works.
• Inspect and clear drainage and gully systems; unblock toilets and sinks.
• Support emergency works to maintain business continuity and supervise subcontractors.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Decorating

Fire-door maintenance

Legionella control

Safety procedures

Customer communication

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Plumbing

NVQ or equivalent in Carpentry

NVQ or equivalent in Decorating Services

Job description

Job: Engineering Facility Management Contract type: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Location: City of Westminster United Kingdom Offer ID: 91689Equans is looking for a Fabric Engineer to join our HMCTS contract. You will be based onsite at the Royal Courts of Justice. 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 carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building fabric and limited engineering assets. Working across client sites, you will ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to the required contractual standards.The role includes general building maintenance, minor plumbing and carpentry, painting and decorating, fire-door inspections, drainage-related tasks and Legionella control activities such as tap flushing. You may also supervise subcontractors and support emergency works to maintain business continuity.What will you deliver?Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on building fabric and associated assets.Inspect and repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, fire doors, windows, furniture and fittings.Undertake minor carpentry, plumbing, flooring, painting and decorating works.Inspect and clear drainage and gully systems, including unblocking toilets and sinks.Inspect and replace luminaires where appropriately trained and authorised.Complete general site-service activities, including sweeping, tidying and minor moves and changes.Undertake Legionella control and monitoring activities, including tap flushing, following appropriate training and appointment.Respond promptly to reactive tasks and identify opportunities for improvement.Prepare parts lists, estimated timescales, condition reports and quotation information where required.Complete CAFM, Helpdesk and other maintenance records accurately and promptly.Work in accordance with approved Method Statements, Risk Assessments, company procedures and contractual SLAs and KPIs.Supervise and monitor subcontractors carrying out fabric-related works.Maintain clean and tidy plant rooms and work areas.Provide professional customer service to clients, end users, contractors and Equans colleagues.Support emergency situations, out-of-hours call-outs and operational continuity when required.Report accidents, near misses, defects, dangerous conditions and equipment issues promptly.Ensure uniforms, PPE and test equipment are safe, suitable and compliant.Provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and undertake lone working where trained and authorised.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 salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications,collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?NVQ or equivalent qualification in one of the following:PlumbingCarpentryDecorating ServicesDemonstrable experience in carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating, flooring or general building maintenance.Experience working in a demanding construction, repair or facilities maintenance environment.Good knowledge of fire-door maintenance and inspection techniques.Understanding of Legionella control activities, such as tap flushing.Ability to work safely and follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments.Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.Due to the nature of the contract, successful post holder must be able to pass and maintain security vetting (BPSS/CTC)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