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EQUANS; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Apprentice based at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for a four-year apprenticeship. This full-time role involves supporting 24-hour maintenance, learning to service high and low voltage electrical systems, and gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.

You will attend college one day per week and on-site for four days, developing practical skills under supervision while completing the required training and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24 hour maintenance service within the hospital.
• Assist in completion of PPMs and remedials on electrical and mechanical hospital equipment such as RCDs, RCBOs, 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.

Skills

Great communicator

Education

4 GCSEs incl Maths English Science

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

Company: EQUANS

Salary: £26,509.50 to £26,509.50 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bristol, BRISTOL

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 7 Sept 2026

Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

Summary

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 SouthmeadHospital 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/hWhat 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 siteWhat 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

In addition, 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.

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