Mobile Handyperson

Role overview

Equans is hiring a Mobile Handyperson to support sites across Hampshire, with work focused on the Southern Water Estate. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary along with a benefits package.

Key duties

• Deliver both planned and responsive maintenance work across the Southern Water Estate.
• Assist helpdesk and operational teams with day-to-day maintenance tasks.
• Oversee subcontractors and escalate any problems without delay.
• Keep statutory logs and compliance paperwork accurate and up to date.
• Carry out water hygiene responsibilities, including legionella control checks.
• Handle general handyman work such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and building repairs.
• Deal with deliveries, post, and parcels, and support office moves and relocations.
• Follow health and safety requirements and encourage safe working practices.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, including support for front-of-house areas.

What the company offers

The package includes competitive pay, a bonus opportunity, and benefits such as 24 days of annual leave plus public holidays, life cover, discounts with major brands and retailers, gym membership savings, a cycle-to-work scheme, holiday purchase options, two corporate social responsibility days each year, learning and training opportunities, an employee referral rewards scheme, access to employee networks, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme with a mental wellbeing app.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant has experience in facilities management or a similar setting, communicates clearly, solves problems effectively, works well alone and as part of a team, and is comfortable using IT tools such as Word and Excel. A full UK driving licence is required, along with qualifications such as GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above and an IOSH Working Safely certificate. You should also understand health and safety legislation and good practice.

Background checks and eligibility

This position is subject to satisfactory background checks in line with legal and company requirements. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Equans welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and promotes an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

About the employer

Equans is a leading provider of sustainable facilities management and energy services. The business employs 15,000 people across the UK and Ireland and 90,000 globally, delivering solutions that support the shift toward low-carbon and resilient environments. The organisation aims for operational excellence and a strong workplace culture built on Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.