Maintenance Plumber

EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Plumber to work on our Lancashire and Blackburn Schools contract across Blackburn and Burnley. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

• Carry out building maintenance as required
• Provide technical solutions for PPM work and fault rectification.
• Undertake fault finding and diagnosis, problem solve and communicate technical knowledge to others.
• Be fully conversant and provide detailed knowledge of plant status, building conditions, and services availability.
• Energy Management across the project.
• Undertake CP/RP duties in specialist fields.
• React to technical issues and support the team when required.
• To maintain planned and reactive schedules.
• View BMS PC Information and adjust settings where necessary.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with existing customers/client.
• Provide out of hours cover in accordance with roster.
• Responsible for ordering of specialist materials in line with company / office policy.
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the management team

Impact:

The role is part of a maintenance team delivering a service to 11 Schools across Burnley and Blackburn . The position is central to the delivery of Technical FM services in line with the FM Contract.

Complexity:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on domestic and commercial water systems in accordance with the PPM programme.

Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests.

Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.

Safely operate all types of hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.

Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.

Maintain records as appropriate.

Undertake a willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades.

Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the schools whilst carrying out work.

Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, eg. snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc.

Undertake training where necessary to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.

Collaborate and co-operate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service.

Participate in Standby Operatives’ on-call rota.

Liaise and undertake duties at other Equans projects as directed.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Plumbing recognised accreditation certification/Gas Safe Advantageous
• Previously worked in a FM maintenance environment (ideally education environment)
• Worked on both commercial and domestic water systems
• Have a good understanding of Rain Water Harvesting Systems
• Undertaken L8 ACOP training and knows the risks of Legionella in water systems
• Participation in a on call rota
• Enhanced DBS clearance essential
• Have a proven track record of practical maintenance skills and fault finding
• Have a good understanding of services within a building such as boilers/ pressure systems
• Have sound knowledge of Health and Safety and Zero Harm
• Have the ability to follow site and company policies and procedures
• Be flexible to out of hours overtime
• Experience in working in school/PFI environment
• Full UK driving license
• Vehicle provided

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.