M&E Operative

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	22 Mai 2025
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	21 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ
Cwmni:	EQUANS
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	2025-72315_1747906093

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Equans is recruiting for an M&E Operative to be based on site at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.

This is a permanent full-time role working 42 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Please note this is a shift role - working 4 on 4 off between the hours of 9am - 9pm

What will you deliver?

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive preventative maintenance (RPM) tasks assigned through Maximo or other systems. Ensure work is signed off and completed efficiently, reporting any issues to the M&E Lead.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) and comply with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring safety and protection for all employees.
• Use initiative to resolve non-routine problems independently, proposing options to improve task performance and addressing immediate challenges.
• Take ownership of allocated tasks, planning and organizing workloads to meet deadlines. Maintain clear communication with managers and report progress regularly.
• Actively pursue personal development opportunities while supporting colleagues' learning. Provide constructive feedback and contribute to achieving team and company objectives.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and deadlines while maintaining composure under pressure. Respond positively to changes in the work environment.
• Ensure tasks are completed to a high standard, observing the work through completion and correcting any errors.
• Work effectively with colleagues and managers, proactively reporting obstacles to work delivery and seeking input from others to improve work processes.
• Exercise sound judgment in knowing when to make decisions and when to escalate issues. Take responsibility for decisions and seek advice when necessary.
• Learn from experiences, make suggestions, and implement improvements to work processes, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Think creatively to solve problems, seeking diverse perspectives from others to enhance the overall effectiveness of the team.

What can we offer you?

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

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we looking for?

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant mechanical/electrical trade is desirable.
• Significant demonstrable experience in a building services environment.
• Training or willingness to undertake training for CP roles in high-risk disciplines.
• Thorough understanding of relevant policies and procedures and adherence to RAMS and codes of safe working.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) requirements and duties.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and work priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Due to the nature of the contract, successful postholder must be able to obtain and maintain a Disclosure Scotland to PVG Level.
  

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.

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.

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.