Fabric Operative

EQUANS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,405 - 33,495; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Life Cover

Discounts & gym

Cycle to work

CSR days

Training & development

Referral rewards

Wellbeing networks

Job summary

Equans is looking for a Fabric Operative to join our team in Brighton. This is a full-time role. On offer is a salary of £30,450 dependent upon skills and experience, and benefits package.

Perform painting, plumbing and fabric repairs across university buildings, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks with reliability and attention to detail.

Maintain records in the CAFM system, follow safety procedures, and contribute to a safe, professional working environment in a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience with painting, plumbing and fabric repairs.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Safety-conscious and reliable with good record-keeping.
• Flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, plumbing, and fabric repairs across university buildings.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks as directed.
• Maintain accurate records and update the CAFM system (Maximo).
• Follow Health & Safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Record-keeping

Job description

Equans is looking for a Fabric Operative to join our team in Brighton. This is a full-time role. On offer is a salary of £30,450 dependent upon skills and experience, and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Perform painting, plumbing, and fabric repairs across university buildings
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks as directed
• Maintain accurate records and update the CAFM system (Maximo)
• Follow Health & Safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover
• Employee discounts and gym membership deals
• Cycle to work and holiday purchase schemes
• 2 corporate social responsibility days annually
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to employee networks and 24/7 wellbeing support

Who are you?

• Skilled in building fabric maintenance including painting and plumbing
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance
• Safety-conscious and reliable with good record-keeping
• Flexible team player

Who are we?

Equans provides sustainable facilities management, energy, and digital services across the UK & Ireland to support the transition to a low carbon world. Globally, with 90,000 employees over 20 countries and €19.2 billion turnover in 2024, Equans is part of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

We aim for operational excellence and to be the best workplace. Our values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, Service Focus—guide how we work and support each other.

What's next?

If interested, please register and apply. The Resourcing Team will contact you.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve. Equans is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides supportive employee networks.

Proof of right to work in the UK is required. Some roles may require Disclosure checks or security vetting. All enquiries go to the Resourcing Team; no agency involvement.