Handyperson

Supporting minor mechanical, electrical, and fabric repairs - no two days are the same

Carrying out day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the site

Assisting with statutory and mandatory maintenance work as directed by the Engineering Supervisor

Maintaining accurate records and using IT systems for task updates and reporting

Conducting regular door and fire door inspections to ensure safety compliance

Participating in a shared out-of-hours call-out rota for both schools on the Barking contract

• Supporting minor mechanical, electrical, and fabric repairs - no two days are the same
• Carrying out day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the site
• Assisting with statutory and mandatory maintenance work as directed by the Engineering Supervisor
• Maintaining accurate records and using IT systems for task updates and reporting
• Conducting regular door and fire door inspections to ensure safety compliance
• Participating in a shared out-of-hours call-out rota for both schools on the Barking contract

Basic trade skills in one or more areas: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general fabric maintenance

A practical mindset and willingness to learn on the job

Equans is looking for a reliable and skilled Handyperson (Maintenance Operative) to join our on-site Facilities Management team at a secondary school in Barking. You'll play a key role in keeping the school safe, operational, and well-maintained, helping to create a better environment for staff and students alike.

Able to pass an enhanced DBS check (required due to school environment)

If you're a practical, hands-on person with a knack for fixing things and keeping buildings running smoothly, this could be the career move you've been waiting for. Whether you're already working in facilities maintenance or looking for a fresh start in a more meaningful environment - we'd love to hear from you.

Previous experience in general maintenance or building services, ideally in a commercial or educational setting

A full UK driving licence

Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Comfortable using IT systems for reporting and scheduling (basic computer literacy essential)

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to apply. Some roles may require a Disclosure (DBS) check.

Able to work independently, take initiative, and manage your own time effectively

• Basic trade skills in one or more areas: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general fabric maintenance
• A practical mindset and willingness to learn on the job
• Able to pass an enhanced DBS check (required due to school environment)
• Previous experience in general maintenance or building services, ideally in a commercial or educational setting
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Comfortable using IT systems for reporting and scheduling (basic computer literacy essential)
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and manage your own time effectively

Generous holiday allowance

A secure, long-term role within a respected global company

Access to training and development with opportunities to grow your skills

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme for wellbeing and support

Season ticket loan

2 paid volunteering days per year

Company share scheme

• Generous holiday allowance
• A secure, long-term role within a respected global company
• Access to training and development with opportunities to grow your skills
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing and support
• Season ticket loan
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Company share scheme