EQUANS are looking for a Joiner working on our Newcastle Schools contract in Newcastle. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
General Overview:
Assist the operational team in the day to day maintenance of six busy schools.
Ensures that all joinery-related maintenance, repairs, and minor works across the six school sites are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
To attend reactive calls on CAFM (Maximo) system and make sure Reactive and PPM jobs are closed out in a timely manner.
Collaborate and co-operate with the partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service.
Any other duties as required responding to the operational needs of the schools.
Flexible support across the sites.
Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence, as the role requires regular travel between locations to carry out maintenance tasks.
Liaise and undertake duties at other projects as directed.
Impact:
To assist with the organisation of maintenance repairs and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures. Position will be based in the North East.
Complexity:
Assisting the operational team with the organisation of maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures. Reviewing and filing of Technical reports in the relevant locations as defined by EQUANS Technical Compliance procedures.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
The ideal candidate must have:
Basic knowledge of facilities management maintenance.
Qualified joiner/carpenter (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) or relevant experience.
Proven experience in joinery, ideally within a school, public building, or similar environment.
Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Good problem solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly with staff, students, and contractors.
Repairing and installing doors, frames, locks, and ironmongery
Building or repairing shelving, storage units, and classroom furniture
Maintaining skirting boards, architraves, and internal woodwork
Fitting noticeboards, whiteboards, and classroom fixtures
Support planned preventative maintenance across the school site.
Respond to reactive maintenance requests in a timely manner.
Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and safeguarding standards.
Assist with minor general maintenance tasks (e.g., basic plumbing, painting, or repairs) when required.
Work collaboratively with the site team, contractors, and school staff.
Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop areas to a high standard.
Contribute to the security and safe operation of the school buildings.
Have a clean DBS check
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years service(+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual 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?
EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly, 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, 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.
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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 were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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 youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) 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.