Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.
We have a great opportunity for a General Operative in Sittingbourne to support our growing Connected Cities business which focuses on street and highways lighting infrastructure projects across the UK. The role itself will focus on activities on a long term LED Street Lighting maintenance contract across Kent.
Role overview:
This role is for the install of columns and street furniture on the Kent TMC contract running out of Sittingbourne. Specifically this role is to work in a team of two or more and contribute with the removal and instal of columns and other associated Street Furniture.
Work includes site set up for traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and associated electrical works.
Work will be programmed by the back office team and the supervisors in the branch will be putting the team to work on a daily basis.
Materials will be picked in advance of the work by the yard team, part of this role is to check materials have been picked according to the work to be completed. Checks to be made against the order in the clients system.
Materials to be installed on site, removed redundant equipment to be disposed of in the appropriate recycling locations in the main depot. Photos and all other required information is to be recorded on the PDA, to be added to the databases on completion of activities.
Key activities
1. Check materials against the work to be completed
2. Opening and closing permits for the work
3. Site set up to chapter 8 and assist with larger TM works
4. Report on any H&S issues
5. Problem solving
6. Comply with the Companys Policies, Management Plans and Procedures
Skills, qualifications & experience
7. Hold accreditation for Signing lighting and Guarding
8. Hold Highway qualifications for Highway electrical works
9. Hold NRSWA certification
10. Demonstrate a knowledge of working on the highway
11. Demonstrate IT skills (Email, using data bases, Excell etc)
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
12. Generous leave including two days voluntary leave
13. Pension
14. Company share scheme
15. Cycle to work scheme
16. Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)
Who are we?
EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly, 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, 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.
Whats next?
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As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions 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 .
In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.
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.