BUE Technician

EQUANS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a BUE Technician for a permanent, full-time role in Carlisle. The ideal candidate will support the maintenance of emergency deployable equipment ensuring operational readiness for nuclear emergencies. This position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 year

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Professional qualifications and training opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Credible experience with plant and diesel engines.
• Aptitude for mechanical or electrical work.
• On-the-job training combined with manufacturer training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain emergency deployable equipment including generators and lighting towers.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnosis on equipment.
• Participate in training and movement of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

Fault diagnosis

Education

NVQ2 or City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fork Lift Trucks

LGV Licence

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EQUANS are looking for a BUE Technician working on behalf of our EDF contract in Carlisle. 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:

As the Depot Maintenance Technician ideally with electrical experience but not essential the candidate will be pivotal in maintaining a high standard of accuracy in work order completion in line with the Planned Maintenance Schedules for each piece of Emergency Deployable equipment INCLUDING Generators/Lighting Towers, Fuel IBC/Trailers, responsible for providing first line maintenance of the Deployable Equipment stored within the storage facilities. Ensuring that it is consistently maintained and in working order in the event of an emergency deployment to the Nuclear Industry. The post holders will also be responsible for fault finding and diagnosis in order to determine the next course of action.

Post holders will be responsible for participating in the configuration of deployment tranches and assessing and isolation of the Deployable Equipment post deployment including investigation work of any damage to equipment that is identified through the Standard Operating Procedures.

Post holders where required will support training activities and the movement of equipment for activities other than Emergency Deployment.

Technicians will comply with all areas of the company procedures with specific emphasis on Health and Safety including Risk assessments , setting to work and toolbox talks ensuring tools are used correctly and adequately maintained and work areas are always kept tidy and free from hazards

Ideally the applicant would hold a LGV Licence and have experience of using Fork Lift Trucks, whilst preferable not essential as this could be offered as part of the induction training.

Impact:

The Maintenance of the Equipment shall be strictly adhered to in line with the planned maintenance schedules keeping in with the Service Level Agreement and Key Performance indicators. The downtime of any Equipment at any one given time kept to an absolute minimum. The impact of such equipment not being available will reduce the emergency capability to respond to a nuclear emergency along with the financial impact on EQUANS Services and sub contractors.

Complexity:

Post holders will be required to be logical thinkers with the ability to take a measured step by step approach to analyse information and solve problems.

They must be trustworthy with a high level of personal integrity and have the ability to understand and recognise their limits in relation to Planned Maintenance activities and faults.

They must be able to remain calm under pressure and be able to respond effectively during an emergency situation.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

Within the planned maintenance schedules activities are sectioned into yellow activities and red activities

Yellow – credible previous experience of working with plant and diesel engines with an aptitude for mechanical and or electrical understanding .Upon commencement of post a combination of on the job training by a competent authorised person combined with manufacturer training. LGV Licence holder, Fork Lift Truck experience desirable.

Red- credible previous experience of working with plant, engines or machinery and a minimum NVQ2 or city and guilds in an industry related mechanical qualification such as Vehicle Mechanics , Mechanical Engineering . Time served apprenticeship and a higher qualification is desirable but not essential. Upon commencement of post a combination of on the job training by a competent authorised person combined with manufactures training will be provided.

What can we offer you?

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

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years’ service(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual 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?

EQUANSis 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 ProfessionalsNetwork) 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.

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