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Plumber - Lewisham Schools Contract
Equans is looking for a Plumber to join our team on the Lewisham Schools contract based onsite at Prendergast Ladywell School. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and, in addition, you will receive an excellent benefits package.
Working Hours
- 8 hours between 6am and 6pm.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and associated building services systems. You will help ensure that the school environment remains safe, hygienic, and fully operational for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and diagrams to determine installation requirements.
- Inspect plumbing systems for leaks, faults, and other issues.
- Test systems to confirm safe and effective operation.
- Respond promptly to emergency plumbing call-outs and helpdesk events.
- Complete reactive and planned tasks within the required timescales.
- Use mobile PDAs and the CAFM system to receive, update, and close tasks accurately.
- Maintain clear and accurate records of work completed and materials used.
- Work collaboratively with contractors, electricians, premises teams, and other service partners.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable plumbing regulations, health and safety requirements, and company procedures.
- Liaise professionally with end users to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist with the set-up of scheduled room layouts and equipment when required.
- Move furniture, equipment, and goods around the site safely, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure the timely clearance and resetting of meeting rooms.
- Assist with ad hoc duties and communicate issues raised by building users to the on-site teams.
- Maintain a professional and polite image when dealing with customers, clients, colleagues, and service partners.
- Adhere to EQUANS Health & Safety policies, management plans, and procedures.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role, as reasonably required.
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Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 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
Requirements
You will be a practical and reliable maintenance professional with a strong plumbing background and the ability to work independently.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Hold at least Level 2 certification to demonstrate theoretical and practical competence in a relevant plumbing trade.
- May also be a part-qualified occupation or working towards level 3 theoretical and practical competencies.
- Required to undertake and continue training for AP/CP roles for high-risk disciplines.
- Proven experience in plumbing maintenance, installation, and fault finding.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work effectively with contractors, colleagues, and client representatives.
- A professional, courteous, and flexible approach.
- A clean, full UK driving licence.
Additional Requirements:
- Due to the nature of the contract, the successful post holder will be required to go through an Enhanced DBS check.
About Us
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.
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At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.
Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.
Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible, we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.
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.
As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.
We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme, please click here.
The Equans Resourcing Team manages this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not directly to Equans Managers.
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