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EQUANS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Life cover

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase

Employee referral

Accessibility networks

EAP access

Job summary

EQUANS is hiring a Handy Person to join our team at The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton, London. This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week with a salary in the £30,000–£33,076.36 range and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, update CAFM records, manage spares, and support safety with POWRA and method statements. A reliable communicator who can work unsupervised and as part of a team is essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised industry qualification would be desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in undertaking a similar role.
• Computer literate.
• Good communicator.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Fluent in English both written and oral.
• Must be available to participate in an out of hour’s standby rota.

Responsibilities

• Complete all planned maintenance (PPM) and record work details accurately using the PDA.
• Keep the customer's CAFM system updated with work progress, completed tasks, and any follow-up actions.
• Complete reactive maintenance work promptly and identify areas for improvement.
• Report and record equipment failures and defects, ensuring repairs are completed quickly.
• Maintain stock of necessary spare parts and provide parts information and repair timescales when needed.
• Carry out a Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) before starting work and report safety concerns.
• Follow approved Method Statements and Risk Assessments at all times.
• Work professionally and deliver services in line with customer and company standards.
• Supervise subcontractors on site.
• Understand and meet contractual KPIs and SLAs.
• Participate in the on-call rota and attend emergency call-outs when required.
• Be flexible to work outside normal hours to support customer needs.
• Regularly inspect tools and test equipment to ensure they are safe and in date.

Skills

Computer literate

Good communicator

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexible

Standby rota

Fluent in English

Experience in similar role

Previous experience

Job description

EQUANS is looking for a Handy Personto join our team in The Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, London, SM2 5GP on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £30,000.00 - £33,076.36 depending on skills and experienceand benefits package. Shift timesMonday - Friday 07.00 to 16.00 What will you deliver?Complete all planned maintenance (PPM) and record work details accurately using the PDA.Keep the customer's CAFM system updated with work progress, completed tasks, and any follow-up actions.Complete reactive maintenance work promptly and identify areas for improvement.Report and record equipment failures and defects, ensuring repairs are completed quickly.Maintain stock of necessary spare parts and provide parts information and repair timescales when needed.Carry out a Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) before starting work and report safety concerns.Follow approved Method Statements and Risk Assessments at all times..Work professionally and deliver services in line with customer and company standards.Supervise subcontractors working on site.Understand and meet contractual KPIs and SLAs.Participate in the on-call rota and attend emergency call-outs when required.Be flexible to work outside normal hours to support customer needs.Regularly inspect tools and test equipment to ensure they are safe and in date. What can we offer you?24 Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), WorkingParents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• A recognised industry qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Previous experience in undertaking a similar role.
• Computer literate
• Good communicator
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Fluent in English both written and oral.
• Must be available to participate in an out of hour’s standby rota.

Handy Person

Company: EQUANS Salary: £30,000 to £33,076.36 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Sutton, SUTTON Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Aug 2026 Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

Summary

EQUANS is looking for a Handy Personto join our team in The Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, London, SM2 5GP on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £30,000.00 - £33,076.36 depending on skills and experienceand benefits package. Shift timesMonday - Friday 07.00 to 16.00 What will you deliver?Complete all planned maintenance (PPM) and record work details accurately using the PDA.Keep the customer's CAFM system updated with work progress, completed tasks, and any follow-up actions.Complete reactive maintenance work promptly and identify areas for improvement.Report and record equipment failures and defects, ensuring repairs are completed quickly.Maintain stock of necessary spare parts and provide parts information and repair timescales when needed.Carry out a Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) before starting work and report safety concerns.Follow approved Method Statements and Risk Assessments at all times..Work professionally and deliver services in line with customer and company standards.Supervise subcontractors working on site.Understand and meet contractual KPIs and SLAs.Participate in the on-call rota and attend emergency call-outs when required.Be flexible to work outside normal hours to support customer needs.Regularly inspect tools and test equipment to ensure they are safe and in date. What can we offer you?24 Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), WorkingParents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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.Our ambition At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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