Painter

Equans is looking for a Painter to join our team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.This is a full time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Interpret and follow detailed instructions, drawings, and specifications accurately without supervision.
• Independently set up and complete new work tasks using appropriate tools, equipment, and machinery aligned with your skill level.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe workshop and work environment at all times.
• Operate safely off tower scaffolding, MEWPs, ladders, and step ladders, as required.
• Carry out unsupervised maintenance, repairs, and report any defects or unusual events promptly.
• Adapt by learning new techniques through training programs.
• Work efficiently within the complex Engie Estate, understanding maintenance crafts interactions to improve workflows.
• Communicate effectively via radio or PDA, adapting quickly to work pattern changes.
• Comply fully with current Health & Safety regulations, statutory safety rules, and Engie’s codes of practice.
• Prepare material lists to support maintenance tasks and ensure effective completion of planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Record maintenance activities accurately using Maximo or similar systems.
• Understand and apply knowledge of painting systems within the estate.
• Proactively deal with emergent challenges and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Notify supervisors promptly about any delays or difficulties.
• Undertake additional duties as necessary to meet contract KPIs and SLAs

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, which includes;

• 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 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?

• Required qualifications are an appropriately recognised C&G, Scotvec (SVQ3), or equivalent.
• The maintenance painter/decorator must have a background in painting and decorating.
• Will have a good working knowledge of painting and decorating services, including AMES taping.
• Due to the nature of the contract, successful post holder will be required to obtain and maintain Disclosure Scotland to PVG 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. 

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 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.