Fabric Craftsperson

Equans is looking for a Fabric Craftsperson to join our team in Birmingham for our QEH contract on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:
To support the Estates Team by providing direct assistance and undertaking routine maintenance tasks as allocated. To undertake any reasonable duties directed by Supervisor/AEM to maintain all services to the NHS Trust(s). To carry out all works in compliance with EQUANS KPI’s

Impact:

This role has an important role within the workflow process; the person will be actively involved in developing detailed knowledge, and the maintenance assistance of the building fabric and equipment on the Mental Health Estate

Complexities:
• The responsibilities will mainly be at the Mental Health Sites
• To undertake any reasonable duties directed by Supervisor/AEM Hand to maintain all services to the NHS Trust(s)
• To carry out all works in compliance with EQUANS KPI’s
• A general engineering/carpentry knowledge is required.
• To undertake any allocated jobs as directed by the Supervisor, Manager and Helpdesk ensuring that all associated paperwork is completed in a satisfactory, accurate and prompt manner.
• Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out routine maintenance, repair and cleaning activity across the site.
• To integrate and communicate effectively with contractors and electrical, mechanical and building services staff. To carry out general duties including support by manual labour for relocations and moves, tidying and cleaning Estates areas and Plant rooms.
• To carry out general duties including support by manual labour for relocations and moves, tidying and cleaning Estates areas and Plant rooms.
• Drive the company vehicle as required to meet the needs of the service.
• To respond promptly and efficiently to breakdowns, blockages and other building fabric requirements.
• Required to attend training programmes as necessary to meet contract requirements and for self-development purposes.
• Required to participate in over-time work from time to time as necessary to meet the requirements of the service.
• To comply with contract and Company Policies and Procedures.
• To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company’s Health & Safety Policy Statement, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments and No Life at Risk
• To support and practice the Company’s Quality and Environmental Policies and Mission Statement (Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity).
• To support and practice the Company’s Customer Care Philosophy to ensure customer satisfaction.
• To follow the Company’s Equal Opportunity Policies in relation to other staff, customers and members of the Group, at a level appropriate to the post.
• To undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may reasonably be required within the Department.

Qualifications or Required Experience:
• General knowledge of maintenance works
• Preferable knowledge or experience working in an NHS environment
• Knowledge of carpentry and fabric trades
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Use of IT systems and modern technology

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.

ENGENG

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.