M&E Apprentice

Equans is recruiting for an M&E Apprentice to be based on site at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems.
• Work in accordance with Company Policies and ARTS Values, adhering to all health and safety regulations, including full compliance with HASAW (Health and Safety at Work) requirements.
• Understand and follow RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and codes of safe working practices.
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in resolving non-routine problems.
• Undertake personal training and development activities to stay updated on industry advancements and improve your service delivery.
• Complete PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) and RPM (Reactive Preventive Maintenance) tasks as assigned through Maximo or similar systems.
• Ensure tasks are properly completed and closed off in Maximo, raising any issues with the M&E Lead to ensure timely resolution.
• Take ownership of your assigned tasks, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Respond flexibly to changing work priority and maintain personal well-being under pressure.
• Maintain a high standard of work quality, following tasks through to completion and ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and improvement, supporting the team in coping with pressure and change.
• Learn to use tools and equipment required for mechanical work, including hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Plan and prioritize your workload effectively to meet deadlines, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and developing contingency plans where needed.
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework to gain the necessary knowledge and skills for the role.

What can we offer you?

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

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme 

 
Who are we looking for?

• Nat 5 or equivalent.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills required for the job.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to undertake training in connection with the duties of the post and Equans requirements.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Organizational and time management skills.

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.

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As part 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), 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.