Approved Electrician

Robert Hurst Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Hurst Limited is seeking an Approved Electrician to join our client’s team, performing electrical maintenance, reactive works and minor installations across multiple sites.

You will work independently, ensuring high standards and compliance with BS 7671. There may be opportunities for Testing & Inspection duties if qualified. A valid DBS check and full UK driving licence are desirable for site travel.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience in electrical maintenance and minor installation works.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Recent Enhanced DBS check is essential.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Complete minor electrical installation and modification works.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Carry out repairs, replacements and remedial works.
• Install and replace electrical accessories, equipment and components.
• Undertake basic testing and inspection where suitably qualified.
• Complete electrical testing and certification where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current BS 7671 requirements.
• Work safely and comply with site health & safety procedures.
• Complete job sheets, reports and relevant documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site staff and other contractors.
• Travel between various sites as required.

Skills

Independent worker

Good communication

Customer-facing skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation

Job description

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Approved Electrician to join our client's team, carrying out electrical maintenance, reactive works and minor installation projects across a variety of sites.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently and dealing with different environments, with the ability to complete maintenance and minor installation works to a high standard.

There may also be opportunities to undertake Testing & Inspection duties where the candidate has the relevant qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Complete minor electrical installation and modification works.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Carry out repairs, replacements and remedial works.
• Install and replace electrical accessories, equipment and components.
• Undertake basic testing and inspection where suitably qualified.
• Complete electrical testing and certification where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current BS 7671 requirements.
• Work safely and comply with site health & safety procedures.
• Complete job sheets, reports and relevant documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site staff and other contractors.
• Travel between various sites as required.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance and minor installation works.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Full understanding of electrical health & safety requirements.
• Recent Enhanced DBS check - essential.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to the requirement to work across various locations.

Desirable Qualifications

• 2391 / 2394 / 2395 Inspection & Testing.
• Experience carrying out periodic inspection and testing.
• Emergency lighting experience / BS 5266.
• PAT testing experience.
• Experience working within schools, public buildings, commercial premises or other occupied environments.
• IPAF, PASMA or other relevant site qualifications