Fabric Operative - Carpenter

EQUANS; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Fabric Operative- Carpenter to join their team at North Middlesex University Hospital. This permanent full-time position involves performing various fabric duties ensuring compliance, while offering a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including a company share scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Company share scheme

2 paid volunteering days a year

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Fabric or Carpentry qualification to minimum NVQ Level 3.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.
• Understanding of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager and oversee all fabric works.
• Perform carpentry, painting, and statutory compliance checks.
• Monitor specialist sub-contractors and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Health & Safety Knowledge

Proactive Attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent

Job description

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Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Fabric Operative- Carpenter to join our facilities team at North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton. This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week from 8am to 5pm / 10am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, alternating weekly.

The role:

• Reporting to the Operations Manager
• Undertake or oversee all fabric works and elements of statutory compliance
• Carry out fabric duties such as carpentry, painting & decorating, replacing ceiling tiles and laying carpet tiles
• Undertake PPM and reactive works to ensure timely completion
• Report any potentially dangerous situations immediately
• Order materials and services using the ordering system and update records and job sheets to certify satisfactory delivery/completion
• Perform and record compliance checks such as Water Hygiene checks in accordance with ACOP L8 and Fire Door checks in accordance with BM TRADA
• Oversee specialist sub-contractors by escorting them around the building and monitoring their work

The person:

• Must hold a Fabric or Carpentry qualification to minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and be able to carry out general fabric repairs (doors and panels)
• Possess varied fabric skills, including fire door checks/repairs, door panels/fire stopping repairs, and shower accessory replacements
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is desirable
• Understanding of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work is essential
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Understanding of the Maximo CAFM system is desirable
• Able to work on own initiative as well as within a team; proactive, flexible, with a can-do attitude

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 50,000 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 capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.

Equans' 13,000 employees in the UK & Ireland help businesses, public sector organizations, and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, as well as digital and industrial transitions shaping the future of work and living.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If interested, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

At Equans, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We value diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment where you can be your authentic self. You will have access to employee networks such as WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, and the Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages. Some roles may require a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this advert. Agency involvement is not required. All inquiries should go to the resourcing team, not direct to managers.