Maintenance Assistant

Equans is looking for a Maintenance Assistant on a permanent basis for our Lancashire Schools’ contract. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:
Responsible for the Completion of PPM in the timescales produced. File all assigned PPM’s onsite in the correct location. Assist the technical team with completion of issues as and when required.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Organise, manage and monitor PPM’s
2. Rectify corrective works raised on the completed PPM’s
3. Assist the technical team with issues across the sites when required
4. Carry out minor routine maintenance tasks in accordance with the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme, including pre-planned maintenance tasks during the school holidays.
5. Monitor and adjust as necessary to ensure plant and associated systems perform within set limits. 
6. Carry out internal and external routine inspections of the school premises. 
7. Assist in the preparation of reports. Maintain and update records as appropriate.
8. May be needed for the support of out of hours activities.  
9. Ensure adequate supplies and other consumable items are available for job completion.
10. Ensure the correct procedures are followed for the safe and efficient handling of waste.
11. Respond in a safe manner to the effects of adverse weather conditions.   
12. Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, Company and recommended guidelines.
13. Report any issues to the Supervisor and make recommendations on improving the service.  
14. Undertake training as necessary to maintain the requirements of the service.
15. Storekeeping
16. Cover RP Duties during absences.
17. Collaborate and co-operate with work colleagues, school representatives and users of the school’s facilities to deliver a customer focussed service. Contribute to the goals and aims of the school.
18. Support the Company’s commitment to Safety First, Incident & Injury free culture and sustainable environment.
19. Collaborate and co-operate with work colleagues and users of the school’s facilities to deliver a customer focussed service.

Complexity: 
1. Demonstrate the Company’s core values.
2. Demonstrate an observable commitment to Behavioural Safety and embracing a Safety First, Incident & Injury Free culture.

Experience 
•Good hand and tool skills
•General DIY knowledge 

Education/Qualification
•Demonstrate a good understanding of health and safety principles
•Able to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines

What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1 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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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.
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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), 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. 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