Mechanical or Electrical Apprentice

Bouygues Energies & Services currently has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical or Electrical Apprentice to join our Facilities Management team at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People based in Little France, Edinburgh.  This is an apprenticeship position working an average of 40-42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts between 7am and 9pm.

The role:

• Support the site facilities team in the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services
• Carry out planned and responsive repairs to M&E systems, action tasks within the required timescales and escalate issues to more senior engineers, where appropriate
• Respond promptly and politely to service requests, including those received directly from the client
• Effectively communicate and build relationships with the Bouygues team, building users and client representatives
• Ongoing awareness of Health and Safety and follow procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Comply with the Company’s Policies, Management Plans and Procedures
• To manage own college workload and take ownership for timely completion of assignments
• Working an average of 40-42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts between 7am and 9pm

The person:

• 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C/9-4, including English, Maths, Physics and Crafts (or similar)
• Experience in construction or building services maintenance is essential
• Understanding of building services installation and maintenance techniques at a basic level essential
• Willingness to work in a trainee role to attain a range of technical skills
• IT Literate
• Experience working in a team (either from work, education or hobbies)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

Bouygues E&S Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. We are also proud to have been awarded Investors in People Gold, which demonstrates our commitment to our people.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.