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EQUANS; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; 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 (2) per year

Learning opportunities & training

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EQUANS are seeking a Mobile Maintenance Assistant to support the Greater Manchester Police Maintenance Contract across multiple sites. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours/week) with an 8:00–17:00 schedule and an on-call duty rota (1 in 10 weekends).

Responsibilities include responding to breakdowns, completing paperwork, and performing routine maintenance and cleaning across estates. A valid UK driving licence and vetting clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role and PP M completion is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Maintenance Manager.
• Undertake allocated jobs via PDA/mobile.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete paperwork promptly.
• Carry out general duties including relocation support, tidying and cleaning of estates areas and plant rooms.
• Work alone or in a team to maintain estate areas and plant rooms.
• Ensure cleaning materials and chemicals are available across sites.
• Attend training programmes as required by the contract.
• Work 40 hours per week, 8am–5pm, with on-call rota (1 in 10, weekends).

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Teamwork / independent work

Basic fabric handyman skills

Health and safety procedures

Full UK driving licence

Vetting clearance

Job description

Mobile Maintenance Assistant

Company: EQUANS
Salary: £27,050 to £27,050 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Ashton, ASHTON
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 21 Oct 2026
Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Summary

EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Assistant for our Greater Manchester Police Maintenance Contract at Eccles Police Station – this would include covering various police stations across Greater Manchester as required. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week - plus participation in the on call rota (1 in 10 which includes weekends). On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key activities:

• Reporting to the Maintenance Manager
• To undertake any allocated jobs as directed by Maintenance Manager, in line with requests sent via PDA/mobile devices
• To respond promptly and efficiently to breakdowns and ensure all associated paperwork is completed in a satisfactory, accurate and prompt manner
• To carry out general duties including support by manual labour for relocations and moves, tidying and cleaning Estates areas and Plant rooms
• Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out routine maintenance, repair, and cleaning activity across the estate
• Responsible for ensuring cleaning materials and chemicals are available at all sites
• Required to attend training programmes as necessary to meet contract requirements and for self-development purposes
• Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break plus participation in the on call rota (1 in 10 which includes weekends)

Skills, qualifications & experience:

• Experience in a maintenance role and of PPM completion is desirable
• Good customer care and people skills
• Ability to work well in a team or unsupervised
• Basic fabric handyperson skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
• Must have a full valid UK driving licence due to requirement to travel between sites across Greater Manchester
• Requirement to achieve and retain relevant vetting clearance required by the client

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
• 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? 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.

What's next?

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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