Mobile M&E Craftsperson in Peterborough

Equans is looking for a Mobile M&E Craftsperson (Plumbing bias) to join our team based in Peterborough working on our contract with Peterborough Schools on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. There is also an on-call rota. On offer is a salary of £35,293.44 per annum, company vehicle and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Maintain appropriate qualifications and up-to-date trade knowledge as may be required for the safe and efficient performance of duties, specifically in the plumbing trade.
• Apply the relevant trade skills to undertake scheduled, planned and reactive maintenance tasks proactively or as directed. This will include pumps, pipework, valves, leaks, blockages etc. This will from time to time include installation and project type works.
• Immediately report and/or make safe, to the appropriate place or person, any potentially dangerous or hazardous situations.
• Participate in the on-call rota when required.
• Manage workload using PDA handheld device and be familiar with Maximo or similar asset management software system.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 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.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are you?

• Formal qualifications to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Plumbing.
• Have an understanding of the maintenance requirements of building services assets associated within a multi-site environment.
• Have an understanding of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work.
• Hold a full driving license and be able to travel independently between sites.
• Gas Safe Registered (domestic & commercial) with in-date certification (Desirable).
• Previous experience working on PFI contracts, preferably in an educational environment (Desirable).
• An understanding of Asset Maintenance and Lifecycle Works (Desirable).
• Competent Person L8 experience (Desirable).
• Formal qualifications to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plumbing (Desirable).
• Asbestos Awareness (Desirable).

This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check therefore ability to pass is essential.

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