Electrician

Austin Fraser; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their team in Edinburgh. In this role, you will be responsible for performing both planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a network of retail locations. Your expertise will ensure compliance with national safety standards while providing technical support during installations. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the operational efficiency of the stores. If you are passionate about electrical systems and eager to advance your career, this position offers a supportive and rewarding atmosphere.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel Card

Overtime Rates

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Qualified to 18th edition and up to date with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance and installations in retail stores.
• Supervise and train junior electricians in electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Abilities

Education

18th Edition Electrical Installation

Asbestos Awareness Certification

PASMA Certification

Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

Ivy Resource Group are currently recruiting to hire an Electrician to join the permanent construction division for one of our clients based in Edinburgh.

The Company:

They are a nationwide, leading retailer with over 1000 stores across the UK. As a company they are looking for someone to work on their existing estate of stores carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance as well as working on new store installations, working alongside shop fit contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Surveying sites where electrical systems are installed in buildings, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and in accordance with legislation, as well as to identify any hazards or other issues which could disrupt the operation of the premises.
• Drafting electrical installation plans and technical diagrams for all electrical wiring including Emergency lighting, Fire Alarm systems, Portable Appliance Testing.
• Installing, maintaining, modifying and repairing all electrical systems in buildings and associated external areas.
• Ensuring that electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Supervising ongoing electrical system installations and providing technical expertise to installation teams where needed.
• Using blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete projects.
• Completing work orders and recording materials that are used on the job.
• Completing any required remedial works following the 5yr fixed wire test reports.
• Identifying electrical problems and repairing them.
• Advising the company's management when to replace aged electrical equipment to prevent hazards.
• Conducting general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment.
• Emergency works required to make safe buildings in response to hazardous events e.g. floods.
• Need to power down buildings requires working autonomously outside of trading hours and being accountable.
• Responsible for supervision and training of Apprentice and Junior Electricians in the installation and repair of electrical systems.

Qualifications:

• Qualified to 18th edition electrical installation with 3+ years' experience within role.
• Up to date training on National Electric Code, British Standards Institution (BSI) codes as well as updating their knowledge about electrical concepts, safety protocols and any other building codes.
• PASMA (tower scaffolding trained).
• Annual asbestos awareness certification in accordance with UKAS accreditation.
• Good general construction knowledge.
• Excellent personal organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making.
• Ability to keep track of industrial systems and National Electrical code.
• Ability to react to non-planned / emergency works when required.

Salary:

£37,500 per annum + Overtime rates

Company Van and Fuel Card

Working hours: 8.30am - 5pm

How to apply:

Submit your CV

Call / Text / Whatsapp Conor on #removed# for a confidential conversation.

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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