Mobile General Maintenance Operative

Equans Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing app

Job summary

EQUANS is recruiting a Mobile General Maintenance Operative to cover Plymouth on our HMCTS contract. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Essential: Full UK Driving licence; Desirable: NVQ in Plumbing, Carpentry or Decorating. The position offers a strong career path and access to learning opportunities, pension elements, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full UK Driving licence.
• Desirable: NVQ in Plumbing, Carpentry or Decorating services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on Fabric and limited Engineering Assets.
• Inspect/repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors and windows.
• Carry out Legionella duties such as tap temperatures and flushing.
• Perform painting and decoration tasks and maintain safety procedures.
• Support on-site with CAFM systems (e.g., Maximo) and KPI/SLA targets.
• Assist engineering staff and escort contractors as required.

Skills

Full UK Driving licence

Education

NVQ in Plumbing

NVQ in Carpentry

NVQ in Decorating

Job description

Mobile General Maintenance Operative

Company: EQUANS Salary: £30,500 to £32,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Plymouth, PLYMOUTH Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 28 Nov 2026

EQUANS are looking for a Mobile General Maintenance Operative – this role will be covering Plymouth for our HMCTS 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:Equans provide technical and soft services to our client HMCTS across a large portfolio of buildings across the UK. As part of the service, we provide low voltage electrical maintenance and installation services, and because of business growth, we are recruiting for additional roles to provide these services for our customer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the role is to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide variety of Fabric and limited Engineering Assets, ensuring all activities are completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the contracted output specifications and Equans processes and procedures.

Activities will include:

• Inspect/repair floor, walls, ceilings and roofs, free standing and fitted furniture, drainage and gully systems, lamps or tubes, doors, windows and associated furniture.
• Legionella duties – tap temperatures and flushing.
• Painting, re-decorating and hanging of pictures/signs/notices.
• Plantroom inspections and AHU filter changes.
• Reactive repairs and initial attendance for toilets, leaks and blockages.
• Assist engineering staff in a wide range of duties as required.
• Carry out reactive / Ad-Hoc activities – being the first response on site, and where appropriate taking immediate action to make safe.
• Escorting contractors and monitoring works.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices, including the wearing of uniform and PPE.
• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate, with an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI's/SLA's.
• Ensure CAFM system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• To gain Technical Appointments as required e.g. LVCP and Water Hygiene CP to permit Lamp changing and L8 activities e.g. tap flushing.
• Perform ad hoc Cleaning Services as and when needed.

Impact

Working to high standard of service, we require a fully reliable and competent individual who can work on own initiative, within a team or oversee subcontractor’s, producing good quality reports on their findings and work. The role will involve being the face of Equans so smart appearance and being able to discuss findings with others including customers is required.

Complexity

The successful candidate will have the ability to work unaided and build rapports with end users and customers, promoting Equans' values. Have an excellent knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and/or painting/decorating techniques. Have an eye for detail and be conscious of quality standards.

Qualifications or Required Experience

Essential

• Full UK Driving licence

Desirable: Must have an NVQ (or similar) in one of the below:

• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Decorating services

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave
• 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 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 building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve. Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals. Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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