Static Electrician

Equans is looking for a Static Electrician based on site at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People, Edinburgh. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 48 hours per week, based on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off between the hours of 7am and 7pm. On offer is a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Specialized Healthcare Technical Memorandums (SHTMs), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). You will demonstrate competency at Level 3 in theory and practice or hold an equivalent relevant electrical qualification or advanced apprenticeship. You may also provide general supervision to Craft or Operative Maintenance Assistants or serve as a Shift Lead Line Manager, overseeing a small team.

What will you deliver?

• Demonstrate and apply Level 3 electrical competency or equivalent advanced apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.
• Progress towards an M&E Technician role by gaining workplace experience and undertaking CP training in high-risk disciplines.
• Adhere to Company Policies, ARTS Values, and health and safety regulations, including HASAW, RAMS, and codes of safe working practices.
• Perform installations and protection of industrial and commercial electrical systems with effective resource planning and prioritization.
• Solve non-routine problems independently, offering practical and innovative solutions.
• Participate in personal development activities and support the learning of others through guidance.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Preventative Maintenance (RPM) tasks via Maximo or similar systems.
• Ensure timely sign-off and resolution of tasks with escalation to M&E Leads as required.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with colleagues and stakeholders, adapting style as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities and maintain composure under pressure.
• Uphold quality assurance standards, ensuring work complies with requirements and is completed thoroughly.
• Embrace change and challenges as opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Exercise sound judgment in decision-making, escalating appropriately and involving stakeholders early.
• Innovate by thinking laterally, proposing solutions, and fostering collaboration.
• Effectively plan and prioritize workloads, negotiating realistic deadlines and monitoring quality and progress.

What can we offer you?

• 25 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 including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Craftsperson or similar role in a healthcare environment.
• Understanding of SHTMs, PPMs, and SLAs related to electrical systems.
• Competency at level 3 in theory and practice or equivalent in a relevant Electrical discipline.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) requirements and risk assessment processes.
• Knowledge of RAMS and codes of safe working.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Organizational and time management skills.

This role includes a Disclosure Scotland to PVG Level therefore ability to pass is essential.

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 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, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, 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.