Lifecycle Technician

Equans UK & Ireland; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland in Blackburn seeks a Lifecycle Technician to support maintenance and lifecycle replacement works on Lancashire Schools sites. The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, based in Blackburn.

You will carry out joinery repairs, minor upgrading, site surveys, and liaise with the Projects Team to minimise disruption to school timetables. The ideal candidate will have FM maintenance experience, multi-tasking abilities, and strong liaising with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Previously worked in a FM maintenance environment (ideally education environment)
• Sufficient experience in the construction / building maintenance industry
• Good all-round a decoration ability
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Experience liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests.
• Manufacture and fit items where required
• Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Safely operate all types of hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as appropriate.
• Undertake a willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades.
• Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the schools whilst carrying out work.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, eg. snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc.
• Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Collaborate and co-operate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service.
• Assist the Projects Team in the delivery of lifecycle replacement programmes across multiple sites.
• Assist with site surveys, asset condition assessments and the collection of information required to support lifecycle planning.
• Monitor progress of lifecycle projects and provide updates to the Lifecycle Manager and Project Managers where required.
• Liaise and undertake duties at other EQUANS projects as directed.

Skills

FM maintenance

Building maintenance

Decoration skills

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Lifecycle Technician to be based in Blackburn for our Blackburn & Lancashire Schools contract. 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:

To carry out a range of activities associated with the maintenance/joinery repairs and minor upgrade of the internal and external building fabric on Lancashire and Blackburn & Darwen Schools sites, in accordance with good industry practice and in compliance with statutory legislation and guidance.

The removal of furniture and installation of new furniture when required.

Complete PPM’s when required

Assist the Technical team when required

Impact:

Less use of contractors, being able to work around the school’s timetables.

Complexity:

• Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests.
• Manufacture and fit items where required
• Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Safely operate all types of hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as appropriate.
• Undertake a willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades.
• Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the schools whilst carrying out work.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, eg. snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc.
• Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Collaborate and co-operate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service.
• Assist the Projects Team in the delivery of lifecycle replacement programmes across multiple sites.
• Assist with site surveys, asset condition assessments and the collection of information required to support lifecycle planning.
• Monitor progress of lifecycle projects and provide updates to the Lifecycle Manager and Project Managers where required.
• Liaise and undertake duties at other EQUANS projects as directed.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Previously worked in a FM maintenance environment (ideally education environment)
• Sufficient experience in the construction / building maintenance industry
• Good all-round a decoration ability
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Experience liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• 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 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.

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 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.