Fabric Technician

EQUANS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Fabric Technician (Flooring) for a permanent position in Liverpool. The role involves overseeing fabric works across Knowsley schools, requiring strong communication skills, a full driving license, and expertise in flooring installation and maintenance. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to measure and work to plans (method statements).
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Experience in vinyl replacement, maintenance, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabric duties such as laying and repairing flooring.
• Organize ordering of materials and update CAFM systems.
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction and meet their requirements.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Customer Focus

Education

ONC/C&G or equivalent in flooring installation

Job description

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EQUANS is looking for a Fabric Technician (Flooring) on a permanent basis. This would be based in Liverpool working for our Knowsley Schools contract. This would include working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview
To undertake or oversee all fabric works and elements of statutory compliance across the Knowsley schools properties.
This is a customer facing role, often with tight deadlines, so communications skills and ability to prioritise tasks are essential. The role will cover reactive and proactive responsibilities relating to the condition and appearance of the building fabrics across the schools. Full driving licence required, vehicle will be provided.

Key attributes are:
Ability to demonstrate the values of drive, commitment and cohesion
Capable of building strong working relationships and able to demonstrate excellent customer focus
Excellent communication skills
Capable of sound decision making whilst working under pressure
Excellent organisational skills
Good IT skills to work on tablets to view and update tasks
Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications and Experience
ONC/C&G or equivalent in relevant are of expertise flooring installation floor welding and maintenance.
Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
Sound knowledge of Health & Safety.
Ability to measure, works to plans (method statements).

Desirable Experience:
Experience of working on all types of flooring ranging from vinyl replacement maintenance and welding, carpet repairs and installation, and basic fabric maintenance skills.
Pricing of small works/projects basic not complex works
PPM & Reactive Work

Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. Carry out all fabric duties such as laying vinyl and repairing vinyl, laying carpet tiles delivered to specification within SLA or project timescales, assisting the FM team with fabric and ADHOC requests
2. Organise the ordering of materials and parts to site as required, ensure paperwork and records are supplied and CAFM systems updated
3. Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements, develop effective working relationships with business partners, including sub-contractors management, completing all relevant permits.
4. To undertake PPM and reactive works to ensure that all jobs are completed in line with Service Level Agreements, Key Performance Indicators and Critical Performance Indicators
5. To liaise as necessary with client representatives and resolve any matters which may arise.
6. To ensure that work is completed on target and to the satisfaction of the client.
7. To immediately report any potentially dangerous situations to the Management.
8. Participation in the emergency on-call system on an agreed rota basis.
9. To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans
10. To comply with the Companys Policies, Management Plans and Procedures
11. To undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may reasonably be required within the Department / Service.

What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
24 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual 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 including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?
EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
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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 were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
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