Property Maintenance Apprentice

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join us on a a 2 year apprenticeship scheme. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.   

The role:

• Support the site facilities team in the delivery of Hard and Soft Facilities Management services
• To work and train under supervision and to achieve a qualification in an associated trade.
• To undertake scheduled planned and reactive maintenance tasks under supervision.
• To undertake scheduled installation works under supervision.
• Respond promptly and politely to service requests, including those received directly from the client
• Effectively communicate and build relationships with the internal team, building users and client representatives
• Ongoing awareness of Health and Safety and follow procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• To attend college for theoretical and practical experience and manage own college workload and take ownership for timely completion of assignments
• Working 37.5 hours per week, from 08:00 to 16:30 with a one hour unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday; with one of these days being in college; this is a 2 year apprenticeship

The person:

• 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C/9-4, including English and Maths
• Willingness to work in a trainee role to attain a range of technical skills
• Understanding of building services installation and basic electrical maintenance techniques at a rudimentary level essential
• Understanding of drawings desirable
• IT Literate
• Experience working in a team (either from work, education or hobbies)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

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.

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, Green Network, Veterans & Reservists Network, 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.