Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

EQUANS is looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician  with an electrical bias to join our team in kingston University on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package. 

Equans are looking for an experienced Electrically Qualified Multiskilled Maintenance & Service Technician to join their on-site team at the Kingston University Student Accommodation project. The successful candidate will hold a valid Level 3 (or equivalent) Electrical qualification and have experience in a comparable role. The Maintenance & Service technician will be required to carry out a range of both Reactive Works and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in accordance with the PPM schedule, including but not limited to:

What will you deliver? 

• Provide maintenance at the student accommodation sites in Kingston upon Thames
• Provide initial response to all Reactive Maintenance requests during normal working hours and Out of Hours as part of the On-call Out of Hours Rota. A company van will be provided for use to travel to and from the site as needed (excludes personal use)
• Undertake replacements of electrical appliances and fittings as needed
• Quarterly shower head & hose cleaning in accordance with L8 requirements (full training will be provided)
• Monthly temperature monitoring of Hot & Cold-water systems
• Continuous monitoring and maintenance of mechanical systems, fittings and plantrooms
• Weekly flushing of water outlets in all unoccupied rooms
• Weekly fire alarm testing on the student accommodation
• Bi-annual Fire Door inspections (full training will be provided), ensuring necessary adjustments are completed / faults & damage recorded accurately.
• Undertake regular visual inspections of building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings
• Effect repairs to building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings where noted / when reported.
• Undertake minor repairs to faults reported within student bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities covering all elements of building Fabric, Fixtures & Fittings.
• Carry out replacement of luminaires & general LV outlets & accessories
• Undertake quarterly RCD Function tests
• Attend to faults with domestic water supply & drainage systems / other plumbing works including but not limited to resolving blocked drains, changing taps, shower valves, etc.
• Undertake contractor control duties on behalf of Equans; monitoring the activities of subcontractors and their workmanship, so that relevant standards are met.
• Assist our subcontractors with the delivery of works as needed
• Monitor provisions of stock & critical spares, ensuring usage & requirements are recorded with the administration team.
• Ensure all activities are accurately recorded on the Maximo Moviliser Application.
• Support the wider maintenance team with ad-hoc reactive & PPM works as required.
• Work in accordance with Work Instructions, Safe Working Practices and Method Statements ensuring relevant paperwork is completed in an accurate timely manner.
• Maintain the cleanliness of plant rooms, workshops and storage areas.
• Be proactive in reporting faults to equipment, buildings and fittings.
• Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health and safety and manufacturers guidelines
• Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service
• Communicate effectively with site teams and management.
• Liaise and undertake duties at other Equans projects as directed
• Embrace and adopt the Equans Safety First culture and policy.

What can we offer you? 

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• On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes; 
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• 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 looking for? 

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role essential
• Suitable Electrical qualification (minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8 desirable
• Computer literate with good organisational and administration acumen.
• Effective communication skills essential.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under own initiative or through instruction.
• Ability to prioritise & work effectively under pressure.
• Physically fit as a considerable amount of walking is required around site
• Full UK driving licence

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.