Maintenance Assistant
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield
Business Area: Sustainable FM North
Salary: £25, £28,
Hours: MondayFriday (3-week rotating shift pattern)
On-Call: Participation in out-of-hours rota required
Reports to: Technical Manager
Looking to grow your career in facilities maintenance?
At EQUANS, were looking for a hands-on, proactive Maintenance Assistant to join our team delivering high-quality facilities support across residential buildings at Alderley Park and surrounding sites. If youre passionate about keeping environments safe, compliant, and well-maintained we want to hear from you.
Your Day-to-Day Will Include:
1. Carrying out legionella prevention tasks: flushing, temperature testing, TMV maintenance, hot water checks, CWST inspections, and shower disinfections
2. Performing basic plumbing repairs and pipework upgrades
3. Responding to reactive maintenance requests
4. Conducting plant room inspections and cleaning
5. Escorting contractors on-site as needed
6. Supporting proactive improvements to site water systems
7. Taking part in a call-out rota and escalation procedures
What Were Looking For:
Plumbing qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ)
ACOP L8 / Legionella Awareness and experience in related tasks
Unvented Hot Water Systems qualification
Comfortable walking 10,+ steps per day and performing physical work
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Familiar with mobile devices, tablets, CAFM systems
Experience with HVAC plant systems is a plus
Why Join EQUANS?
8. Competitive salary + call-out allowance
9. Ongoing training and development through EQUANS and our client
10. Work with a company committed to integrity, innovation, and sustainability
11. Be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in keeping facilities safe and running smoothly
Bring your skills, passion, and drive and well support your growth in an environment where your work truly matters.
Ready to take the next step in your maintenance career?
Apply now and make a real impact with EQUANS.