Electrical Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an Electrical Fitter for their Equipment Support Facility in Swindon. The role involves conducting electrical inspections, producing survey reports, and ensuring safety standards for equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in electrical distribution, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and fault finding on various electrical distribution equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical inspections and produce survey reports.
• Perform routine electrical testing and maintenance.
• Mentor apprentices and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Electrical testing and fault finding

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer care focus

Proactive approach

Education

Nationally recognized electrical qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Title: Electrical Fitter

The Role

Join our team as an Electrical Fitter at our Equipment Support Facility, reporting directly to the Spares and Repair Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting electrical inspections of equipment returning from loan, producing survey reports, and ensuring that Portable Electrical Distribution equipment meets safety standards for field reuse. Adherence to Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures is essential, alongside staying updated on industry standards and best practices within the electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical inspections of equipment returning from loan and produce survey reports.
• Identify time and spares required to bring Portable Electrical Distribution equipment to a satisfactory standard for safe field reuse.
• Perform routine electrical testing, corrective maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, and equipment modifications.
• Provide training and mentoring to apprentices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations, COSHH, Engineering Hygiene, Risk Assessments, and safe working practices in a hazardous environment.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks aligned with your knowledge, experience, and position.

What We Need

• Experience in testing and fault finding on various electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to anticipate, diagnose, and repair faults.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), service targets, objectives, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Strong customer care focus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Competent computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, MS Teams), and the ability to learn new software systems.
• Capable of completing essential paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Must hold or be able to gain SC clearance.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Hold a nationally recognized certificated qualification and demonstrate knowledge and experience in electrical testing and maintenance.

Better, Stronger, Together

Our employees are the heart of everything we do. That\'s why we\'re dedicated to creating collaborative environments that transcend cultures and geographical boundaries, where all ideas, viewpoints and input are heard, respected and considered.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.