Fabric Operative

EQUANS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Referral Rewards Scheme

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fabric Operative to join our FM team at a prestigious central government building in Westminster. This is a permanent role, 40 hours per week, typically 07:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

You will perform fabric repairs to the PPM schedule, apply trade skills, maintain fire and safety tasks, record works, and support other disciplines in the building. A Level II Carpentry/Joinery qualification is desirable, and security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• General handyperson knowledge and experience.
• Level II Carpentry/Joinery qualification desirable.
• Experience in maintenance/hard services within FM.
• Good IT skills.
• Hard working with a can-do attitude and able to work unsupervised.
• Security clearance requires 5 years UK residency and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Building Fabric Supervisor and undertake fabric repairs per PPM schedule to contract specs.
• Apply trade skills for scheduled and reactive tasks as needed.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting/decorating, lock repairs, tiling, vinyl floor repairs and fire door maintenance.
• Maintain fire and smoke prevention, including periodic fire door inspections.
• Record all works carried out, identify remedial works, and update documentation.
• Provide support to other disciplines within the building.
• Order materials via the ordering system and update records for delivery/completion.
• Oversee specialist contractors by escorting rounds and monitoring work.

Skills

Handyperson skills

Carpentry/Joinery qualification

FM maintenance experience

IT skills

Education

Level II Carpentry/Joinery qualification (desirable)

Job description

Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fabric Operative to join our FM team working at a prestigious central government building in Westminster. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week from 07:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Reporting to the Building Fabric Supervisor
• To undertake Fabric repairs of the building in line with the PPM schedule ensuring that work is carried out efficiently to contract specification and client satisfaction
• To apply trade skills to carry out scheduled and reactive tasks as needed
• Duties will include but not be limited to: basic carpentry, painting/decorating, lock repairs, tiling, vinyl floor repairs, fire door maintenance and general office relocations
• To maintain aspects of fire and smoke prevention, to include periodic fire door inspections and associated maintenance.
• To accurately record all works carried out and completed and identify any remedial works to be undertaken on the documentation provided.
• Provide support to other disciplines within the building
• To order materials and services using ordering system and to update records and job sheets to certify satisfactory delivery/completion
• To oversee specialist contractors by escorting round the building and monitoring work
• Working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday

Who are you?

• Must have general handyperson knowledge and experience
• Level II Carpentry/Joinery qualification is desirable
• Must have experience of working within the maintenance/hard services area of an FM business
• Must have good IT skills
• Hard working with a can do attitude and able to work unsupervised
• Employment in this post is dependent upon obtaining security clearance; this requires 5 years’ residency in the UK and a valid British or EU passport.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.