Handyman

Equans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Handyman for a permanent full-time position in Manchester. The role involves maintenance tasks, emergency callouts, and requires C&G qualification in joinery or plumbing. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave increasing after 1 year

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proactive and achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Good understanding of services within a building.
• Ability to manage busy workloads while maintaining service levels.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive tasks.
• Be a first call response for leaks and blockages.
• Participate in emergency call outs and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Fabric and plumbing works

Technical competence in building services

Health & safety knowledge

Education

C&G qualified or equivalent in joinery or plumbing services

Job description

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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.

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 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.
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.