Mobile Technical Operative – Fabric

EQUANS are looking for a Mobile Technical Operative (Fabric) working on our HMCTS contract at Leicester Crown & County Court. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

General Overview: 

The primary purpose of the role is to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide variety of Fabric and limited Engineering Assets, ensuring all activities are completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the contracted output specifications and EQUANS processes and procedures. This includes Legionella control and monitoring activities.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the role is to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide variety of Fabric and limited Engineering Assets, ensuring all activities are completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the contracted output specifications and Equans processes and procedures. This includes Legionella control and monitoring activities. Activities will include:

•Inspect/repair floor, walls, ceilings and roofs, free standing and fitted furniture, doors (Inc. Fire Doors), windows and associated furniture.

•Inspect/clear drainage and gully systems, unblock toilets and sinks

•Inspect/replace luminaries

•Painting, re-decorating and hanging of pictures/signed/notices

•General site services; to include, sweeping and tidying

•Carry out Ad-Hoc activities supporting Equans and client team including moves/changes

•Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.

•Ensure that suitable consumables are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.

•Ensure that all relevant paperwork/CAFM is completed accurately regarding planned and reactive activities and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator/ Helpdesk.

•Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices.

•To develop a good working relationship with all members of Equans staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.

•Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.

•Ensure the professional image of Equans is presented to clients at all times

•Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of Equans are kept in a clean and tidy condition.

•Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site carrying out associated Fabric tasks

•To arrange and provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and be flexible in their working patterns.

•To undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training.

•Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate, and an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.

•The position will require you to provide support in emergency situations to ensure business and operational continuity.

 

Client / Customer

•Respond in a timely manner to verbal and written requests

•Production of information for quotations

 

Helpdesk – PPM

•Support the Helpdesk as required when reporting or updating planned and reactive activities

•Be available for out of hours call-out support for the contract if required

 

Compliance

•To gain Technical Appointments as required e.g. LVCP and Water Hygiene CP to permit Lamp changing and L8 activities e.g tap flushing

•Produce Condition / Dilapidation Reports as required for fabric assets

•Ensure supervisor is informed immediately if dangerous circumstances occur

 

SHEQ

•Comply with requests for information from SHEQ manager

•Ensure you work to company health and safety policy

•Ensue PPE is safe to use

•Report accident and near misses in a timely manner

•Ensure your test equipment is within calibration

•Ensure you follow Method Statements & Risk Assessments for all works

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

 

Impact: 

Working to high standard of Building Maintenance, we require a fully reliable and competent Fabric Tech who can work on own initiative, within a team or oversee subcontractor’s, producing high quality reports on their findings and work. The role will involve being the face of Equans so smart appearance and being able to discuss findings with others including customers is required.

 

Complexity: 

The successful candidate will have the ability to work unaided and build rapports with end users and customers, promoting EQUANS’ values. 

Have an excellent knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and/or painting/decorating techniques. 

Have an eye for detail and be conscious of quality standards.

 

Qualifications or Required Experience: 

Suitable experience working in a similar high demanding role.

Demonstrable experience in either carpentry, painting, plumbing or flooring in a construction, repair or maintenance environment. Good knowledge of Fire Door maintenance and inspection techniques. 

Understanding of Legionella control techniques e.g. tap flushing 

Must have an NVQ (or similar) in one of the below –

•Plumbing 

•Carpentry 

•Decorating services 

 

Essential

•Be able to pass and sustain BPSS

What can we offer you?  
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 
• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual 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? 

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. 

 

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.  

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.   

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.   

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.  

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. 

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.