Technical Apprentice

EQUANS are looking for a Building Services Apprentice to support our Salford & Tameside Hospitals contract – this role will be based in Salford. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:      

This apprenticeship offers a hands-on role focused on the maintenance, repair, and inspection of building services, systems, plant, and associated equipment. You will work proactively to ensure all tasks are carried out in line with relevant standards and operational procedures to support the safe and efficient running of the site.

The primary place of work will be West Middlesex University Hospital, where you will gain practical, on-the-job experience. Alongside this, you will attend Choice Training Ltd on a day release basis to complete the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service & Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship over a four-year period.

1.Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.

2.Respond in a timely manner to breakdown requests under supervision.

3.Ensure that there is minimum disruption to the Wards and Departments whilst carrying out work.

4.Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.

5.Collaborate and co-operate with the Trust, partners, and colleagues to deliver a customer focussed service

6.Where instructed, carry out repairs to the building services, plant and equipment to ensure the safety and security of the Trust’s premises, patients, staff and visitors.

7.Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.

8.Demonstrate flexibility in undertaking tasks with other trades and contractors.

9.Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand, and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers’ guidelines.

10.Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, i.e. Snow clearing, gritting, flooding, high winds, etc.

11.Maintain records as appropriate.

12.Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives

13.Undertake training where necessary to learn other skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.

14.Liaise and undertake duties at other EQUANS managed projects as directed.

Qualifications:

•Apprentices should be aged 16 or over

•The applicant must have 4 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A-C).

•You must have achieved a grade 3 or above in both English and Maths for this apprenticeship.

What can we offer you?  

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

• 24 days annual leave

• 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 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.