Mechanical Apprentice

EQUANS is looking for an Apprentice Mechanic to join our team in Dungeness, Kent on a 36-month Apprenticeship for our EDF contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.  

Job Description:
To carry out supervised maintenance routines, diagnose and repair faults on a wide variety of plant including pumps, compressors, water treatment plant, fans, drive systems, pneumatic controls, oil/gas-fired boilers, pressurisation units, sensible coolers, HTHW and LTHW systems.

Technical Competences:
• Training towards a formal and recognised apprenticeship served in relevant skill area
• Awareness of risk assessment and working safely 
• Ability to follow work instructions, read/ interpret technical diagrams and report technical information as required
• Working towards being able to undertake mechanical operations related to the above-mentioned equipment

Industry Qualifications required (dependant on operational requirements);
Solid secondary education with positive GCSE results in grade 4 and above in Maths and English.  

Equans/EDF Energy Training Requirements ;
• Equans Company Induction
• CCNSG Qualification
• Equans Manual Handling 
• Equans POWRA
• EDF Energy – Safe Unescorted Access to Site (Site Specific)
• EDF Energy – Nuclear Professionalism Team Member
• EDF Energy – Human Performance Simulator
• EDF Energy – Human Performance Tools & Techniques
• EDF Energy – Information Security Level 2
• EDF Energy – Entry in radiation and contamination controlled areas
• EDF Energy – Generic dressing/undressing for RCA

Desirable training
• Safety harness training 
• Working in confined spaces 
• Foreign materials exclusion 
• Face Fit trained
• Hotwork the role of the fire watcher 
• Fire extinguisher training 
• Competent person E&M and NR
• EDF – Confined Space Familiarisation

There is also an expectation to undertake further training as requested in line with the clients and Equans operational requirements

Accountabilities
Planning & Organising
•Work with appropriate line supervisors to ensure that tasks are planned and delivered to client specification and agreed service requirements.
•Plan and prioritise work

Operational Responsibilities

•Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H/S and Environmental regulations
•Support in the repair systems, plant or equipment to the required standard
•Support in the Install, commission and service of plant equipment
•Support in Diagnosing, fault finding, debugging and commissioning systems where required
•Provide out of hours cover where required
•Complete relevant paperwork
•Compliant with all safety related policies and procedures

Teamwork
•Establish good working relationships with other team members, provide guidance to others (e.g. apprentices)
•Willingly contribute to the overall team and company objectives, responding quickly to new directives

Health & Safety
•Reads and understands the relevant generic Risk Assessment
•Completes Point of work Risk Assessment
•Ensures appropriate PPE is worn/used and is good working order
•Ensures work area is protected using appropriate barriers/signs
•Ensures full training has been received for each aspect of the job
•Ensures work area is left safe on completion of the job
•Uses appropriate access equipment where necessary

What can we offer you? 
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 
24 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 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. 
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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. 
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.