Electrical Testing Authorised Person

TEKsystems; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TEKsystems is seeking an Electrical Testing Authorised Person (AP) to join its Critical Facilities/Data Centre team, supporting 13 data centre sites across Heathrow, Slough and Enfield. The role focuses on safe operation, isolation and switching of high- and low-voltage electrical infrastructure, enabling testing in live environments with minimal disruption.

The position is contract-based (initially 3 months) and will involve working across multiple sites, reviewing switching procedures, permits

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation completed or equivalent.
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing or recognised equivalent.
• Current BS 7671/18th Edition qualification.

Responsabilités

• Act as an Electrical Authorised Person across assigned Critical Facilities and Data Centre sites.
• Support safe operation, isolation and switching of HV and LV electrical systems.
• Enable and support Fixed Electrical Testing activities across the 13-site portfolio across Heathrow, Slough and Enfield.
• Prepare, review and execute electrical switching procedures and SOPs.
• Manage Permits to Work and Certificates of Isolation.

Formation

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing or recognised equivalent

BS 7671 (18th Edition)

Description du poste

Electrical Authorised Person (AP) - Critical Facilities/Data Centres

Location: Heathrow, Slough & Enfield

Contract: Initial 3-month contract

Environment: Critical Facilities/Data Centres

Portfolio: 13 Data Centre sites

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Electrical Authorised Person to join a specialist Critical Facilities engineering team supporting a portfolio of 13 Data Centre sites across Heathrow, Slough and Enfield.

The role will support a major Fixed Electrical Testing programme across live, business-critical environments where uptime, electrical safety and operational resilience are essential.

You will work across the estate supporting the safe operation, isolation and switching of critical HV/LV electrical infrastructure, enabling testing activities to be completed safely and with minimal disruption to live operations.

This is an operational Critical Facilities position rather than a standard electrical installation role. You will work around critical power infrastructure including 11kV distribution, LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear and associated M&E plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an Electrical Authorised Person across assigned Critical Facilities and Data Centre sites
• Support the safe operation, isolation and switching of HV and/or LV electrical systems
• Enable and support Fixed Electrical Testing activities across the 13-site portfolio
• Prepare, review and execute electrical switching procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Issue, manage and cancel electrical safety documentation including Permits to Work and Certificates of Isolation
• Implement and maintain Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures
• Review contractor RAMS and ensure work is completed under appropriate Safe Systems of Work
• Oversee specialist electrical testing contractors operating within live critical environments
• Support electrical isolations required for periodic inspection and testing
• Operate critical M&E systems safely and in accordance with site procedures
• Support planned outages, critical maintenance and infrastructure works
• Identify risks and make technical recommendations where required
• Provide concise technical reports following testing, incidents or infrastructure activities
• Ensure testing activities comply with BS 7671 and relevant electrical testing requirements
• Maintain high standards across electrical plant rooms and operational areas
• Participate in Toolbox Talks, hazard reporting and near-miss reporting
• Work closely with site engineering, facilities and specialist vendor teams to maintain operational resilience

Essential Qualifications

• Current Authorised Person status in HV and/or LV electrical systems
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing or recognised equivalent
• Current BS 7671/18th Edition
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, recognised City & Guilds qualification or equivalent electrical apprenticeship
• Ability to travel between sites across Heathrow, Slough and Enfield

Job Title: Electrical Testing Authorised Person - Data Centres

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract