Mobile General Maintenance Operative

Overview

Perform building maintenance, repairs, inspections and support FM services across sites.

Key Responsibilities

• safety compliance
• fabric repair
• plantroom inspection
• legionella control
• cafm updates
• reactive repairs

Tasks

-Ensure all work is conducted safely, with appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments, PPE, and adherence to Equans’ safety procedures. -Inspect, maintain, and repair building fabric components including floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, windows, furniture, and drainage systems. -Supervise the site cleaning team, including managing attendance and performance. -Perform plantroom inspections and AHU filter changes. -Act as first responder for on-site issues, taking immediate steps to make safe. -Carry out painting, redecoration, and minor carpentry tasks, including hanging signage and notices. -Support engineering staff with various maintenance and repair activities. -Escort and monitor contractors performing both hard and soft FM services. -Undertake Legionella control duties such as tap temperature checks and flushing. -Obtain and maintain relevant technical appointments (e.g., LVCP, Water Hygiene CP) to support lamp changing and L8 compliance. -Complete all assigned tasks in line with contractual KPIs and SLAs, updating the CAFM system (e.g., Maximo) with accurate information. -Perform ad hoc cleaning services as required. -Respond to reactive repairs, including leaks, blockages, and toilet issues.

Requirements

• nvq
• security vetting
• driving licence
• carpentry
• plumbing
• painting

What You Bring

-Would be desirable if you hold an NVQ (or similar) in either Plumbing, Carpentry or Decorating Services. -Due to the nature of the nature of the contract, you will be required to go through an enhanced security vetting process which will include a criminal records check. -UK Driving Licence -Demonstrable experience in either carpentry, painting, plumbing or flooring in a construction, repair or maintenance environment.

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Benefits

-Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary -Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers -24days annual leave (+ public holidays) -Cycle to work scheme -Gym membership discounts -24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app -Pension Scheme -Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

About Equans Uk & Ireland

-It’s part of a global powerhouse operating in 20 countries with a €19.2 billion turnover in 2024. -In the UK & Ireland, the company delivers multi‑disciplinary projects—from town regeneration to smart energy systems. -Expertise spans technical services, facilities management, low‑carbon energy, green mobility, district energy and decentralised renewables. -Typical projects include hospital energy upgrades, heat networks at universities, public sector building retrofits and urban regeneration schemes. -A standout fact: it rebranded from ENGIE in mid‑2021 to sharpen focus and agility in technical and energy services. -Now led by a locally appointed CEO, it combines global scale with regional delivery—blending international muscle with UK‑Ireland focus.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-enhanced security vetting, including a criminal records check