Job Introduction
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
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.