Joiner in Newcastle upon Tyne

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.
• Ensure that all joinery-related maintenance, repairs, and minor works across the six school sites are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Attend reactive calls on CAFM (Maximo) system and ensure 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:

• 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?

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 year’s service (+ 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

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 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’ 13,500 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.

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 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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) 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.