Multi-Trade Technician

Equans UK & Ireland; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Multi-trade Technician to join the Brighton (Mobile) team on a full-time basis. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across facilities, including plumbing, carpentry, decoration, and general repairs, while ensuring safety and high standards.

In this field-based role, a valid IOSH Managing Safely certificate and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility maintenance within FM environments.
• Able to work in fast-paced, high-profile settings.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks safely and on schedule, including fire door, water hygiene (L8), and emergency lighting checks.
• Perform general building repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and installation of furniture/equipment.
• Maintain clean and tidy common areas, plant rooms, storerooms and undertake landscaping duties as required.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering processes, attend reactive calls, and keep maintenance records up to date.

Skills

FM experience

Communication skills

Leadership potential

IOSH Managing Safely

Self-motivated

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Equans is looking for a Multi-trade Technician to join our team covering Brighton (Mobile). This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Carry out allocated planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks safely and on schedule, including fire door, water hygiene (L8), and emergency lighting checks.
• Perform general building repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and installation of furniture/equipment.
• Maintain clean and tidy common areas, plant rooms, storerooms and undertake landscaping duties as required.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering processes, attend reactive calls, and keep maintenance records up to date.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package, which includes:

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover
• 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, including professional qualifications and personalized training programs
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Experienced facility maintenance professional with proven FM environment experience.
• Good understanding of the FM industry and ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, high-profile settings.
• Confident communicator across all levels, with strong team focus and leadership potential.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualified with solid PC skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised to high standards, maintaining safety and professionalism.

Who are we?

Equans UK & Ireland delivers sustainable facilities management, energy, and digital services to support decarbonisation and the transition to a low carbon, resilient future. With 15,000 employees locally and 90,000 globally across 20 countries, we are a leading energy and services provider. Equans is part of the Bouygues group, generating €19.2 billion turnover in 2024.

Our ambition

We aim to be recognised for operational excellence and as an employer of choice. Guided by our values: Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We foster a culture of integrity, support, collaboration, and high standards to deliver outstanding results for our customers and communities.

What’s next?

Equans is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. We provide a supportive environment where everyone’s voice is valued and you can be your authentic self.

You’ll have access to employee networks such as AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Some roles require Disclosure checks. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you. The Resourcing Team manages all recruitment queries; please contact them directly rather than Equans managers.