Electrical Technician

First Military Recruitment; Stretford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Technician for outdoor work involving the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, including street lighting and columns. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical faults and conducting tests as per regulations. Applicants should have relevant qualifications, such as City & Guilds in Electrical Installation and a valid Driving Licence. This position involves working in various weather conditions and requires a commitment to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• C1 Driving Licence desirable.
• 18th Edition desirable.
• Experience in electrical installation works.

Responsibilities

• Install all electrical equipment conforming to HEA and IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Diagnose and replace failed components.
• Carry out electrical inspection tests and install electrical equipment.

Skills

Driving Licence

Able to work at heights of up to 20 metres

AM2 Qualified

Education

City & Guilds Part 2 or equivalent in Electrical Installation works

City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection or equivalent

Tools

Certification for Electrical testing

Job description

Overview

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

To maintain the network, install all electrical equipment, street light column, bollards, signs and feeder pillars this includes all associated wiring. Install cables cut outs and lanterns and repairing lanterns with interchangeable electronic components.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 hence 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 tool box talks.
• The post holder will be required to work on a stand by 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.