Planned Maintenance (PPM) Assistant

Equans is looking for a Pre-Planned Maintenance (PPM) Assistant to join our team in Sheffield on a 6-month contract for our Sheffield University contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:   
A PPM assistant is fully responsible for all planned preventative maintenance provided to them within the student accommodation working as a team supervised by the PPM Supervisor and any ad-hoc duties that are carried out on a day-to-day basis. 

Impact:   
They are to support the management team and maintain a professional manner at all times for visitors, clients and the team.

Complexity:  
• Work under the supervision and direction of the Technical Manager
• Carry out the following planned maintenance as required (subject to change in line with Statutory guidance and contractual requests):
– shower head inspection and cleaning in accordance with the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) regime
– weekly flushing of showers, outlets and toilets in all unoccupied rooms and record accordingly
– water temperature testing monthly of cold/hot water outlets
– weekly fire alarm testing on the student accommodation and record the results
– monthly disabled refuge alarm checks
– weekly corridor/riser cupboard checks 
• Maintain a safe and tidy working area
• Assist skilled trades in carrying out reactive maintenance and repair works as instructed
• Carry out installation works involved in minor upgrade and adaptation works
• Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory. University of Sheffield and EQUANS policies
• Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health and safety and manufacturers guidelines
• Assist with unloading stock deliveries
• Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service including L8 Legionella Training. 
• Communicate effectively with site teams and management. 
• Liaise and undertake duties at other EQUANS projects as directed

Qualifications or Required Experience:  
• Experience in a similar role
• Computer literate, educated to a good standard
• Organisational and administration acumen.
• Good people interpersonal skills.
• Good team player
• Ability to prioritise & work effectively under pressure.
• Effective communicator.
• Physically fit as a considerable amount of walking is required around site
• Full clean driving licence

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