Exciting opportunity for highly motivated, experienced and fully qualified Electrician's to join our team. You will be working on our existing estate of stores carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance as well as working new store installations, working alongside shop fit contractors.
The main duties include planning the layout of electrical wiring, diagnosing electrical problems and conducting general electrical maintenance across the cardfactory portfolio of 1000+ stores, Support Centre offices and distribution warehouses. Undertaking periodic statutory inspections, identifying and completing remedial works to ensure all installations are safe and fit for purpose in accordance with current legislation.
In the role of regional based Electrician, you will be working with a well-established and a supportive team of individuals. It's fast paced with a variety of work and locations!
Main Responsibilities
Surveying sites where electrical systems are installed in buildings, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and in accordance with legislation, as well as to identify any hazards or other issues which could disrupt the operation of the premises.
Drafting electrical installation plans and technical diagrams for all electrical wiring including Emergency lighting, Fire Alarm systems, Portable Appliance Testing.
Installing, maintaining, modifying and repairing all electrical systems in buildings and associated external areas.
Ensuring that electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations
Supervising ongoing electrical system installations and providing technical expertise to installation teams where needed
Using blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete projects
Completing work orders and recording materials that are used on the job
Complete any required remedial works following the 5yr fixed wire test reports.
Identifying electrical problems and repairing them
Advising the company's management when to replace aged electrical equipment to prevent hazards
Conducting general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment The Ideal Candidate
Qualified to 18th edition electrical installation with 3+ years' experience within role
Up to date training on National Electric Code, British Standards Institution (BSI) codes as well as update their knowledge about electrical concepts, safety protocols and any other building codes
PASMA (tower scaffolding trained)
Annual asbestos awareness certification in accordance with UKAS accreditation
Good general construction knowledge
Excellent personal organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making
Ability to keep track of industrial systems and National Electrical code
Ability to be able to react to none planned / emergency works when required
Health and Safety awareness together with basic First Aid and rescue skills #CVL
There is no fixed closing date for this role, so we encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy once we've received enough applications
Salary description
£500.00 - £500.00 per hour