Maintenance Assistant
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield
Business Area: Sustainable FM North
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
Hours: Monday-Friday (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, we're 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 you're passionate about keeping environments safe, compliant, and well-maintained - we want to hear from you.
Your Day-to-Day Will Include:
* Carrying out legionella prevention tasks: flushing, temperature testing, TMV maintenance, hot water checks, CWST inspections, and shower disinfections
* Performing basic plumbing repairs and pipework upgrades
* Responding to reactive maintenance requests
* Conducting plant room inspections and cleaning
* Escorting contractors on-site as needed
* Supporting proactive improvements to site water systems
* Taking part in a call-out rota and escalation procedures
What We're Looking For:
Plumbing qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ)
ACOP L8 / Legionella Awareness and experience in related tasks
Unvented Hot Water Systems qualification
Comfortable walking 10,000+ 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?
* Competitive salary + call-out allowance
* Ongoing training and development through EQUANS and our client
* Work with a company committed to integrity, innovation, and sustainability
* Be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in keeping facilities safe and running smoothly
Bring your skills, passion, and drive - and we'll 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.
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