Maintenance Assistant / Stores Assistant

Equans is looking for a Maintenance Assistant / Stores Assistant to join our team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and in addition you will receive an excellent benefits package. 

What will you deliver?

• Perform a variety of general maintenance tasks to ensure the upkeep of client facilities.

• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks within your skillset to ensure efficient and timely repairs.

• Work with suppliers to minimize costs while maintaining high standards of quality and value.

• Assist other skilled trades in performing maintenance, repairs, testing, inspections, and installations.

• Conduct minor repairs to the building fabric, ensuring the safety and security of the premises, staff, and visitors.

• Respond safely to the effects of adverse weather conditions, such as snow clearing, gritting, flooding, and high winds.

• Undertake training to develop and maintain the skills required for the role.

• Perform duties at various sites within the portfolio as required.

• Ensure that all Health and Safety policies are followed across all sites.

• Maintain good working relationships with clients and address their maintenance concerns promptly.

• Keep all servicing records up to date and in compliance with statutory guidelines.

• Assist the Store Coordinator on a part-time basis, including tasks such as ordering materials, stock taking, and equipment checks.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and in addition you will receive an excellent benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• It would be beneficial to the role and department if the individual had previous experience of building service systems, technical services provision and general maintenance however training will be provided.
• Must have IT experience to support in the stores during periods of annual leave/sickness
• Must be able to obtain a Disclosure Scotland at a Basic Level

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.

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.

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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), 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 supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.