Administration Apprentice (PPM and Asset)

Equans is looking for an Administration Apprentice (PPM and Asset) to join our team at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 24 months on a full time basis working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. 

Are you ready to begin a career in Hard Facilities Management, supporting the maintenance of critical hospital systems? Join us at Queen Alexandra Hospital to play a key role in maintaining statutory and mandatory compliant systems that ensure safe and effective healthcare environments. As part of our Asset Management team, you will support the delivery of planned preventative maintenance, repairs, testing, and new installations across a wide range of hospital equipment, services, systems, and buildings.

You will learn valuable skills while contributing to a professional, customer-focused FM function, supporting both internal teams and contracted service providers.

What will you deliver? 

• Assist in providing a 24/7 maintenance service for Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust within the service provider team.
• Help coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities, ensuring optimal allocation of work, manpower, and resources.
• Support the scheduling and completion of all Statutory and Mandatory inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain and update statutory, contractual, and compliance records accurately.
• Update the computerised maintenance management system (CAFM) and manual records.
• Assist in producing operational and compliance reports as required.
• Provide asset-related advice and support within core technical areas.
• Promote excellent customer service to internal and external partners.
• Collaborate effectively with support services teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and best practices, including health & safety regulations like COSHH.
• Undertake additional reasonable duties as assigned by management.
   

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, which includes; 

• 25 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 

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are you? 

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)

• Good knowledge of MS Excel and MSWord 
• Due to the nature of the contract, you will be required to obtain and maintain a DBS at Standard Level. 

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.

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