Electrical Test And Installation Fitter

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company is seeking an Electrical Test and Installation Fitter in Chester. The role involves testing and installing electrical switchboards and substations, with travel required across the country. Ideal candidates will have a valid ECS card and experience in electrical installations. The position offers competitive hourly pay with additional benefits including overtime and ongoing training.

Benefits

Overtime rates

Company van when working away

Enhanced site rates

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Valid ECS card is required.
• History in testing, installing and modifying switchboards/switchgears.
• Experience working safely on site.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on electrical switchboards, including IR testing.
• Carry out testing of cabling on modular systems.
• Preparing test reports.
• Attend sites to install switchboard and substations.
• Completing risk assessments for site work.
• Working with intricate wiring.
• Building electrical boards.

Skills

Experience as an Electrical Fitter and Installer

Testing of control circuits

Ability to interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams

Liaising with site contractors

Risk assessment for site work

Education

Qualified in Electrical installations or Electrical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds)

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Test and Installation Fitter

Location: Chester

Shift: Day Shift (Must be able to travel around country and stay away when needed)

Salary: £14.50 - £15.45 per hour

Working away rates on top, overtime also available and site rates.

Company Benefits

• Overtime rates
• Company van when working away
• Enhanced site rates
• Ongoing training and development

About the company

A growing engineering business which specialises in servicing clients within the power and renewable energy sector, the company covers design, manufacture and installation of projects.

The Electrical test and installation fitter role

Due to expanding client base and contracts the company are looking to recruit Electrical test and installation fitters, to work on both site in Chester and around the country, work dependant.

This position has come due to the result of new business projects and strong order books presently and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on electrical switchboards, including IR testing
• Carry out testing of cabling on modular systems
• Preparing test reports
• Attend sites to install switchboard and substations
• Completing risk assessments for site work
• Liaising with site contractors
• Working with intricate wiring
• Building electrical boards
• Able to interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience as an Electrical Fitter and Installer in a similar industry.

• Have a Valid ECS card.
• Working history in testing, installing and modifying switchboards/switchgears.
• Able to do testing of control circuits.
• Experience working safely on site.

Qualifications needed

• Qualified in Electrical installations or Electrical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent).

Apply

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