Maintenance & Service Technician

Equans UK & Ireland; Blaby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance & Service Technician to join the on-site team at the University of Leicester Student Accommodation project. This full-time role supports reactive and planned maintenance across building services, with on-call duties and a company van provided for site travel.

You will hold a base trade NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) and carry out routine inspections, minor fabric repairs, and safety checks as part of the PPM schedule. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role essential
• Suitable trade discipline qualification (minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8 desirable
• Computer literate with good organisational and administration acumen
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under own initiative or through instruction
• Ability to prioritise & work effectively under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of planned & reactive maintenance works at the Freemens Common student accommodation site
• Provide initial response to all Reactive Maintenance requests during normal working hours and Out of Hours as part of the On-call Out of Hours Rota
• Quarterly shower head & hose cleaning in accordance with L8 requirements (full training will be provided)
• Monthly temperature monitoring of Hot & Cold water systems
• Continuous monitoring and maintenance of mechanical systems, fittings and plantrooms
• Bi-annual Fire Door inspections (full training will be provided), ensuring necessary adjustments are completed / faults & damage recorded accurately
• Undertake regular visual inspections of building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings
• Undertake minor repairs to faults reported within student bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities covering all elements of building Fabric, Fixtures & Fittings

Job description

Equans are looking for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance & Service Technician to join their on‑site team at the University of Leicester Student Accommodation project. This is a full time role.

The successful candidate will hold a base trade qualification to minimum NVQ level 2 (or equivalent - all base trades will be considered, such as Plumbing / HVAC, Carpentry, Electrical, etc), and have experience in a comparable role. The Maintenance & Service technician will be required to carry out a range of both Reactive Works and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in accordance with the PPM schedule, including but not limited to:

• Deliver a wide range of planned & reactive maintenance works at the Freemens Common student accommodation site
• Provide initial response to all Reactive Maintenance requests during normal working hours and Out of Hours as part of the On‑call Out of Hours Rota. A company van will be provided for use to travel to and from the site as needed (excludes personal use)
• Quarterly shower head & hose cleaning in accordance with L8 requirements (full training will be provided)
• Monthly temperature monitoring of Hot & Cold water systems
• Continuous monitoring and maintenance of mechanical systems, fittings and plantrooms
• Bi‑annual Fire Door inspections (full training will be provided), ensuring necessary adjustments are completed / faults & damage recorded accurately
• Undertake regular visual inspections of building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings
• Undertake minor repairs to faults reported within student bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities covering all elements of building Fabric, Fixtures & Fittings

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

This role includes a DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role essential
• Suitable trade discipline qualification (minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8 desirable
• Computer literate with good organisational and administration acumen
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under own initiative or through instruction
• Ability to prioritise & work effectively under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

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.

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As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

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.