Electrical Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently seeking an Electrical Technician in Trafford. The role involves maintaining networks, installing various electrical equipment, and attending to street lighting faults. Ideal candidates should have an AM2 qualification and relevant City & Guilds certifications. This full-time position offers a salary range of £32,000 - £39,000 plus overtime, and requires the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Driving licence required, with C1 preferred.
• AM2 Qualified and relevant certifications needed.
• Ability to work at heights is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network and install electrical equipment.
• Attend to street lighting faults and perform inspections.
• Provide support to other contracts as necessary.

Skills

Driving Licence

C1 Driving Licence

AM2 Qualified

City & Guilds Part 2 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection

Able to work at heights of up to 20 metres

18th Edition

Certification for Electrical testing

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

Location

Trafford

Salary

£32,000 - £39,000 +Overtime

Responsibilities

• Maintain the network and install all electrical equipment, street light columns, bollards, signs and feeder pillars, including all associated wiring.
• Install cables, cut outs and lanterns and repair lanterns with interchangeable electronic components.
• Responsibility for one Operative.
• Install all electrical equipment conforming to HEA and IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Attend to routine street lighting faults.
• Diagnose and replace failed components.
• Carry out electrical inspection tests and install electrical equipment to 714 or equivalent.
• Excavate for column, bollard and sign foundations.
• Block clean and change.
• Make off SWA/PVC insulated cable.
• Record test results using hand held computer.
• Commissioning of new lighting columns/bollards/lit signs.
• Take part in out of hours emergency services on a call out basis.
• Other maintenance tasks as required.
• Provide support to other contracts.
• Responsibility for the security of plant, tools and materials.
• Responsible for the safe use of vehicles.
• Responsibility for wearing all PPE.
• Responsible for own health and safety and that of the public.
• Responsible for achieving own performance targets.
• The work is carried out outdoors; you will be working in an environment of varying weather conditions and temperatures.
• The post holder will attend all training deemed appropriate and will be expected to attend regular toolbox talks.
• The post holder will be required to work on a standby rota.

Skills and Qualifications

• Driving Licence.
• C1 Driving Licence desirable.
• AM2 Qualified
• City & Guilds Part 2 or equivalent in Electrical Installation works.
• City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection or equivalent.
• Able to work at heights of up to 20 metres.
• 18th Edition desirable.
• Certification for Electrical testing