Electrical Engineer

Position - Electrical Engineer

Salary/Package - £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience, Working Pension, 24 days holiday excluding Banks, Van/Fuel card, PPE/Tools

Location / Working Hours – Preston, 7:30 - 4pm, half hour for lunch (with flexibility) Overtime Paid - Double Time all the time!!

Client

My client specialises in all types of Health Sector projects, ranging from full ward refurbishments, change of use, general facilities and building maintenance.

Job Purpose

To complete maintenance and refurbishment work using a working knowledge of electrical systems to conduct maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics on existing systems. Install new electrical systems, including lighting and heating, to customer standards and to maintain those systems while upholding safety guidelines and complying with codes and regulations. To follow verbal and written instruction.

This role WILL require travel throughout the Northwest and up to Cumbria. Rarely, travel may take you to Solihull & North Wales.

Key Duties

• Diagnose and repair electrical problems in commercial and domestic electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring, and monitoring.
• Assess the parts needed for a job and place orders for those parts.
• Conduct routine maintenance and testing on commercial and domestic electrical systems, and ensure installations are to manufacturer standards, including fire alarms and security systems.
• Rewire faulty electrical systems, such as lighting, heating systems, alarms, BMS and control circuits.
• Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building regulations, and follows safety requirements.
• Able to work alone to find and present faults and concerns in electrical systems without receiving explicit direction.
• Provide exceptional customer service and answer any customer questions.
• Install electrical systems to 18th edition wiring regulations, including installing heating, and cooling systems.
• Provide professional assessments and advice for customers.
• Possess working knowledge of Building Management Systems and lighting systems.
• Possess working knowledge of IEE regulations, City & Guilds 2360 and 2382 qualifications.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the NICEIC requirements.
• Participate in an emergency ‘out of hours’ service as required, including carrying out other multi skilled trades work where necessary.

Electrician Skills and Qualifications

Previous Electrical Experience, Lighting, Wiring, Alarm Systems, Fire Prevention Systems, BMS and control circuits, Electrical Maintenance, Customer Service Skills, Risk Assessment, Diagnostics, Fault Finding, Organisation, Initiative, Responsibility, Safety, Professional Appearance.

*It should be noted that the above list of duties and responsibilities is not necessarily a complete statement of the duties of the post. It is intended to give an overall view of the position and should be taken as guidance only.

You must have or hold:

• Full UK Driving Licence - No more than 6 pts
• BS 7671 18th Edition
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent C&G
• Periodic Electrical test and inspection 2391

We are looking for a conscientious, reliable person capable of working on their own and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment. Progression through the company is possible, with in-depth experience of the role being an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided where required.

If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity with a growing company, then call Ben Gibson on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV.