Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

Equans UK & Ireland; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Career qualifications

Hospital environment

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is inviting applicants to join the Electrical Maintenance Apprentice programme at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This four-year apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with college study, starting with 40 hours per week and a salary of £12.71 per hour.

You will learn to support 24-hour maintenance, assist with PPMs and remedials on hospital equipment, and gain hands-on experience across high and low voltage systems, under the guidance of experienced professionals in a

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science.
• Good communication and enjoy teamwork.
• Flexible, proactive and eager to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Estates Management with a 24-hour maintenance service.
• Assist in completion of PPMs and remedials on electrical and mechanical hospital equipment.
• Learn to maintain and repair electrical systems from emergency lighting to motors and transformers.
• Work alongside experienced professionals on planned maintenance and on-site repairs.
• Attend college one day per week with four days on-site.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient hospital environment through hands-on learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible

Eager to learn

Education

GCSEs (Maths/English/Science)

Job description

Equans is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Apprentice to join our team based at Southmead Hospital on a temporary basis (48 months). This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Kickstart Your Career as an Electrical Maintenance Apprentice at Southmead Hospital.

Are you ready to learn on the job and build a future in a skilled trade?
Join our team at Southmead Hospital in Bristol as an Electrical Maintenance Apprentice on a 4 year apprenticeship programme and start your journey in a rewarding career supporting vital hospital services undertaking planned, preventative maintenance, testing, repairs, on high and low voltage systems covering a wide range of equipment, services, and buildings associated with the running of a large hospital.

Salary: £12.71 p/h

What you’ll do:

• Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24 hour maintenance service within the hospital.
• Assist in completion of PPM’s and remedials on various electrical and mechanical hospital equipment such as, but not limited to, RCD’s, RCBO, transformers, Emergency Lighting, and Motors.
• Learn to maintain and repair electrical systems that keep the hospital running safely - from emergency lighting to motors and transformers.
• Work alongside experienced professionals, helping with planned maintenance and fixing equipment.
• Develop practical skills through hands-on experience with high and low voltage systems in a real healthcare environment.
• Gain knowledge about important health and safety standards while providing top-notch service to both hospital staff and patients.
• Take on new challenges and grow your expertise, with plenty of training and support along the way.
• Involves attendance at a local college one day per week with 4 days working on site

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English, and Science.
• Great communicator and enjoy working with others.
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn new skills.
• Take pride in your work and can work independently when needed.

Why join us:

• Earn while you learn with a competitive apprenticeship salary.
• Work in a supportive team dedicated to making a difference every day.
• Gain qualifications and hands-on experience that open doors to future career opportunities.
• Be part of a respected hospital environment that values respect, teamwork, and service.

Who are we:

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values-Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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), Veterans & Reservists, 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.