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Range Assistant

EQUANS
Kent
3 days ago
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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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Range Assistant to join our facilities team at a police training site in Gravesend. This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

The role:

To carry out range duties; this can include, but is not limited to; ensuring all range equipment is maintained and ready for operation.


Ensure all targets are prepared / manufactured and ready for use on all ranges, ensure ranges are clearly marked with flags when being prepared for use, carry out range control functions when firing ranges are in use, carry out daily range inspections ready for the start of the day.
To carry out moving of equipment relating to the facility and its use. This can include but is not limited to: movement of turning targets, various other range equipment.
To carry out general and minor repairs across the whole training facility. This can include, but is not limited to: painting and general decoration, minor wood work, repairs to various training items such as door frames/ window frames
To carry out snow and ice clearance as required to hard surface areas to ensure pedestrian safety and the contained availability of the training facility.
Undertake all PPM tasks as required and issued by helpdesk, within the specified time frame
Carry out rapid response to reactive work requests and any other requests made directly or via the helpdesk / reception
Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00

The person:

Ideally should have experience of working in a similar role and can demonstrate previous experience in general building / maintenance, e.g. handyperson


Excellent interpersonal relationships within a small team
Experience of working in a customer focused environment essential
Able to communicate clearly and effectively with all types of people
A flexible and proactive approach to work with a can do attitude
Basic knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
Hold a valid driving licence
Successful applicants will be subject to Metropolitan Police security vetting

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

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?

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.

At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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 youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Veterans & Reservists, Green Network. YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

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 supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.

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