Apprentice Electrician in Portsmouth

Equans is looking for an Apprentice Electrician to join our team at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 54 months on a full time basis working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Electrician to join our team and take the first step in building a rewarding career in electrical maintenance and installation. You will gain hands‑on experience on‑site while working towards your electrical qualifications, learning from our skilled Technical Operatives and Electrical Leads. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain technical skills in a real‑world environment, while also contributing to the delivery of high‑quality electrical services across a variety of properties.

What will you deliver?

• Actively engage in personal development and apprenticeship training
• Assist in completion of PPM’s and remedials in various electrical and mechanical hospital equipment such as but not limited to RCD’s, RCBO, transformers, Emergency Lighting, and Motors.
• Carry out the work of other trades where there is an interface to the work in hand with a level of competence that’s outside core trade.
• Learn to read and interpret design drawings, diagrams, and manufacturer specification
• Take responsibility for company tools and ensure they are well maintained
• Deliver services to the highest standards in line with Equans’ customer care values and policies
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties relevant to the post.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• 4 GCSE’s at Grade A-C including maths and English
• Previous work experience
• A passion for facilities management
• Due to the nature of the contract, you will be required to obtain and maintain a DBS at Standard 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. As part of 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.