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Handyman

Equans UK & Ireland

Manchester

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Handyman to join their team in Manchester. This full-time role involves performing essential maintenance tasks, responding to urgent issues, and ensuring the safety and functionality of building services. You will be part of a supportive team, contributing to a culture that prioritizes safety and efficiency. With opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package, this is a fantastic chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment focused on energy and sustainability.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Access to employee networks

Qualifications

Previous experience in fabric and plumbing works is essential.
C&G qualified or equivalent in joinery or plumbing services.
Good understanding of health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

Carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive tasks.
Respond to leaks and blockages as a first call.
Manage subcontractors and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Fabric and plumbing works

Joinery

Health & Safety knowledge

Building services understanding

Time management

Education

C&G qualified in joinery or plumbing services

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EQUANS is looking for a Handyman to work at Waterside Plaza in Manchester. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 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:
Reporting to the Facility Manager, the successful candidate will form part of a small team and will deliver PPM / Reactive tasks and small project works. There is a requirement to work weekends, a working rota will be provided.

Job Specification:
*Carry out day to day maintenance and reactive tasks relating to all the building and fabric assets.
*Be a first call response for leaks and blockages.
*Carry out a range of general maintenance tasks to include but not limited to changing lamps, replacing ceiling tiles, plumbing & joinery tasks.
*Ensure all jobs assigned are completed with SLA / KPI rectification times.
*Utilise PDA to provide updates on work orders, ensuring sufficient information provided.
*Proactively carrying out a daily regime of 'find it fix it' and report it to the helpdesk and ensure it is followed up and fixed within our service level agreement.
*Undertaking and recording statutory and planned maintenance duties to systems such as emergency lighting and fire alarm tests.
*Participate in emergency call outs.
*Sub-contractor management including inductions, review of RAMS and ensuring all permits and Safe Systems of Work are in place before work starts.
*Ability to manage a busy workload whilst maintaining high levels of service execution.
*Ensure risk assessments are completed and maintained for all tasks and all activities are undertaken within EQUANS Safe Systems of Work.
*Ensure all business specific SHEQ obligations are met, and procedures are adhered to
*Maintain a safe and tidy working area.
*Carry out installation works involved in minor upgrade and adaptation works.
*Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health and safety and manufacturers guidelines.
*Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service
*Communicate effectively with site teams and management.
*Embrace and adopt the EQUANS Safety First culture and policy.
*To participate in opening / closing of buildings if required.
*To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities required.

Complexity:
Successful candidates must be able to:
*Organise and manage their own time to ensure jobs/projects are completed on time and to budget
*Work as part of the team and prioritise workload whilst planning ahead to ensure targets are met
*Demonstrate EQUANS Safety First culture within the workplace
*Deliver value for money when pricing and delivering jobs

Qualifications or Required Experience:
Previous experience of fabric and plumbing works is essential.
C&G qualified or equivalent in joinery or plumbing services / maintenance
Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in all building services
Proactive and achieving the highest standard of operation
Have a good understanding of services within a building such as boilers, heating lighting and water management
Have good knowledge of health & safety

What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
* 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years' service (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 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

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.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.

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