Fabric Operative

Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fabric Operative to join our FM team working at a prestigious central government building in Westminster. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week from 07:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Reporting to the Building Fabric Supervisor
• To undertake fabric repairs of the building in line with the PPM schedule ensuring that work is carried out efficiently to contract specification and client satisfaction
• To apply trade skills to carry out scheduled and reactive tasks as needed
• Duties will include but not be limited to: basic carpentry, painting/decorating, lock repairs, tiling, vinyl floor repairs, fire door maintenance and general office relocations
• To maintain aspects of fire and smoke prevention, including periodic fire door inspections and associated maintenance
• To accurately record all works carried out and completed and identify any remedial works to be undertaken on the documentation provided
• Provide support to other disciplines within the building
• To order materials and services using the ordering system and to update records and job sheets to certify satisfactory delivery/completion
• To oversee specialist contractors by escorting them around the building and monitoring work

• Must have general handyperson knowledge and experience
• Level II Carpentry/Joinery qualification is desirable
• Must have experience of working within the maintenance/hard services area of an FM business
• Must have good IT skills
• Hard working with a can‑do attitude and able to work unsupervised
• Employment in this post is dependent upon obtaining security clearance; this requires 5 years’ residency in the UK and a valid British or EU passport

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 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 personalised 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
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. No re‑location package is available.