Electrical Technician

Our client provides professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England to around 5,000+ buildings including, universities, Social Housing, Council buildings, Office buildings and Leisure Accommodation.

They are seeking an Electrical Mechanical Technician. They must have the relevant qualifications and a broad working knowledge of Mechanical Systems and commercial experience.

A full, clean current driving licence is needed so you can drive a company van. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out Planned and Reactive Maintenance tasks including PAT, Electrical Condition Reports (fixed wiring), Emergency Lighting testing and Fire Alarm Testing.
• Involvement in maintenance of UPS, Generators and servicing including load tests.
• To undertake electrical repairs and maintenance to the current IEE wiring regulations and relevant British Standards as directed.
• Diagnose and rectify faults within core capability.
• Complete electrical certification as required using electrical certification software
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
• Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary.
• Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client and participate on the call out rota.
• Maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times and report any defects to the Foreman/ Supervisor in a timely manner.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• 2 5 yrs. experience of working in Property Maintenance environment

• Be comfortable in dealing with building users and remain professional at all times.
• Be able to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
• A problem solver and be able to work out what is the right repair.
• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
• Strong customer care focus.
• Good Health and Safety awareness and knowledge.
• Able to work at height.
• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations working knowledge desirable
• NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation or equivalent
• Full current clean driving licence.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role
• PASMA / IPAF (Desirable)
• Working Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Working hours 40hrs a week Monday Friday
• 23 days holiday plus buy and sell holiday
• Life insurance
• Pension