Fabric Technician

Equans; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fabric Technician to join their team in Liverpool. This role involves overseeing fabric works across schools, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of service. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, organization, and customer service, while also demonstrating technical expertise in flooring installation and maintenance. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality service, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community and possess the necessary skills, this position offers a rewarding career path.

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

Learning opportunities and professional qualifications

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in flooring installation and maintenance is essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabric duties including laying and repairing flooring.
• Organize materials and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop effective relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Customer Focus

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

ONC/C&G or equivalent in flooring installation

Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

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.

Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 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' 13,500 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.

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:

1. Ability to demonstrate the values of drive, commitment and cohesion
2. Capable of building strong working relationships and able to demonstrate excellent customer focus
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Capable of sound decision making whilst working under pressure
5. Excellent organisational skills
6. Good IT skills to work on tablets to view and update tasks
7. Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications and Experience

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

Desirable Experience:

1. Experience of working on all types of flooring ranging from vinyl replacement maintenance and welding, carpet repairs and installation, and basic fabric maintenance skills.
2. Pricing of small works/projects - basic not complex works
3. 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 Company's 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;

1. 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
2. Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
3. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
4. Gym membership discounts
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Holiday purchase scheme
7. 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
8. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
9. Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
10. Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
11. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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 delivering a culture where everyone's 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 you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) 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.