Mobile General Maintenance Operative

EQUANS; Guildford; 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

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+,

Working Parents

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Mobile General Maintenance Operative to join our HMCTS contract in Guildford. This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across building fabric and limited engineering assets on client sites, ensuring safety and contractual standards are met. You will carry out carpentry, plumbing, painting, flooring and general maintenance tasks, with reputable opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance across a range of trades.
• Ability to follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Good understanding of health and safety on client sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on building fabric and assets.
• Inspect and repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, fire doors, windows, furniture and fittings.
• Undertake minor carpentry, plumbing, flooring, painting and decorating works.
• Inspect and clear drainage and gully systems; unblock toilets and sinks.
• Inspect and replace luminaires; support general site-service tasks.
• Supervise subcontractors and support emergency works.
• Prepare parts lists, timescales and quotation information as required.
• Maintain CAFM, Helpdesk and maintenance records accurately.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting and decorating

Flooring

General building maintenance

Job description

Equans is looking for a Mobile General Maintenance Operative to join our HMCTS contract in the Guildford. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and in addition you will receive an excellent benefits package.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building fabric and limited engineering assets. Working across client sites, you will ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to the required contractual standards.

The role includes general building maintenance, minor plumbing and carpentry, painting and decorating, fire-door inspections, drainage-related tasks and Legionella control activities such as tap flushing. You may also supervise subcontractors and support emergency works to maintain business continuity.

What will you deliver?

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on building fabric and associated assets.
• Inspect and repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, fire doors, windows, furniture and fittings.
• Undertake minor carpentry, plumbing, flooring, painting and decorating works.
• Inspect and clear drainage and gully systems, including unblocking toilets and sinks.
• Inspect and replace luminaires where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Complete general site-service activities, including sweeping, tidying and minor moves and changes.
• Undertake Legionella control and monitoring activities, including tap flushing, following appropriate training and appointment.
• Respond promptly to reactive tasks and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare parts lists, estimated timescales, condition reports and quotation information where required.
• Complete CAFM, Helpdesk and other maintenance records accurately and promptly.
• Work in accordance with approved Method Statements, Risk Assessments, company procedures and contractual SLAs and KPIs.
• Supervise and monitor subcontractors carrying out fabric-related works.
• Maintain clean and tidy plant rooms and work areas.
• Provide professional customer service to clients, end users, contractors and Equans colleagues.
• Support emergency situations, out-of-hours call-outs and operational continuity when required.
• Report accidents, near misses, defects, dangerous conditions and equipment issues promptly.
• Ensure uniforms, PPE and test equipment are safe, suitable and compliant.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and undertake lone working where trained and authorised.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 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 looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating, flooring or general building maintenance.
• Experience working in a demanding construction, repair or facilities maintenance environment.
• Good knowledge of fire-door maintenance and inspection techniques.
• Understanding of Legionella control activities, such as tap flushing.
• Ability to work safely and follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Due to the nature of the contract, successful post holder must be able to pass and maintain security vetting (BPSS/CTC).

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

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.

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.