General Maintenance Operative

EQUANS are looking for a General Maintenance Operative (GMO) to be based at Southwark Crown Court for our HMCTS contract. 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:

Equans provide technical and soft services to our client HMCTS across a large portfolio of buildings across the UK.  As part of the service, we provide low voltage electrical maintenance and installation services, and because of business growth, we are recruiting for additional roles to provide these services for our customer.

Main 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 but not limited to –

•Inspect/repair floor, walls, ceilings and roofs

•Inspect /repair free standing and fitted furniture

•Inspect/clear drainage and gully systems

•Inspect/replace lamps / tubes

•Inspect/repair doors (Inc. Fire Doors), windows and associated furniture.

•Legionella duties – tap temps and flushing

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

•Plantroom inspections and AHU filter changes

•Reactive repairs and initial attendance for toilets, leaks and blockages

•Assist engineering staff in a wide range of duties as required

•Carry out reactive / Ad-Hoc activities – being the first response on site, and where appropriate taking immediate action to make safe

•Escorting contractors

•External Litter picking

•Flat roof cleaning, including gullies and drains

•Basic general grounds maintenance tasks

•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 regarding planned and reactive activities and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.

•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 always include the wearing of uniform and PPE.

•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.

•Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.

•Ensure CAFM system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.

•To carry out any other task as directed by the account management team.

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

Impact:

Working to high standard of service, we require a fully reliable and competent Handyman/Fabric Tech who can work on own initiative, within a team or oversee subcontractor’s, producing good 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: 

Qualifications

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

•Plumbing

•Carpentry

•Decorating services

Experience

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 

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.

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 building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence – empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey. »

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.  To find out more about this scheme please click here.

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.