Maintenance Operative

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shift Maintenance Operative to join our team providing maintenance at University Hospital Lewisham in Ladywell, South East London.  This is a full-time permanent shift based position working 42 hrs p/week on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern from 07:00 to 19:00, days only.

Key Activities:

• Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor
• To undertake scheduled, planned and reactive maintenance tasks proactively or as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain buildings in appropriate condition and report to Hard Services management
• Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry required duties as instructed
• Respond to requests generated from the helpdesk and administered by Hard FM Management that are within operator’s capabilities within scheduled periods and accurately complete work order forms before returning as required
• Use Maximo and mobile device for the management of work on a daily basis and complete work within relevant timeframes to ensure that no penalties are incurred
• Immediately report any potentially dangerous situations for rectification
• Working an average of 42 hours per week, 4 on, 4 off shifts, from 07:00 to 19:00 with a one hour paid lunch break; this position will also be required to participate in the on-call rota 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previously have worked in the maintenance or building services industry
• Essential to hold maintenance skills including carpentry and painting and decorating and have basic plumbing or electrical knowledge
• Prepared to take on CP training and responsibilities
• Able to demonstrate strong communication and client relationship skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Committed to health and safety
• Desirable to have COSHH training certification, water treatment training and manual handling

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

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?

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.

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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.