Handyperson

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy services is seeking a Handyperson (Maintenance Operative) for a permanent role in Barking. The position involves maintenance tasks in a school setting, requiring good communication skills and the ability to work independently. The role offers a supportive work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Company share scheme

2 paid volunteering days a year

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in planned & reactive maintenance within large commercial buildings.
• Able to obtain DBS clearance due to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Participate in the call-out rota across schools.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Customer Focus

Independence

Education

Basic qualifications in electrical/plumbing/fabric

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 Handyperson (Maintenance Operative) to join our Facilities Management team at a school in Barking. This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

The role:

• Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor
• To carry out planned and reactive M&E and fabric maintenance, repair and new works tasks including statutory and mandatory compliance as directed.
• To undertake training and qualify as Authorised or Competent Person for any M&E/fabric components as required
• To carry out door inspections across the estate, including fire doors.
• Working 40 hours per week from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with participation in the call-out rota across both schools on the Barking contract

The person:

• Previous experience in building services to include all aspects of planned & reactive maintenance within large commercial buildings
• Will hold basic qualifications or have good experience in either electrical/plumbing/fabric
• Must have good IT skills
• Hard working with a can do attitude and able to work unsupervised
• Full UK Driving License
• Good communication and customer focused
• Able to work independently on own initiative as well as within a small team
• Able to obtain DBS clearance (due to working in the vicinity of children)

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 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' 13,000 employees in the UK & Ireland 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.

Whats 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 value a diverse workforce, which creates better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion are 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, Veterans & Reservists, Green Network, 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.