Electrician

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ICES seeks skilled trades personnel for railway rolling stock electrical work. The role involves hands-on assembly, maintenance and wiring of electrical systems in workshops, with emphasis on safety and quality. Applicants should hold an apprenticeship or equivalent training and be prepared to work to defined technical standards.

Experience with 5S principles and ability to read drawings is preferred. Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking and teamwork are essential for meeting tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Equivalent to GCSE C and above in Maths and English.
• Apprenticeship/internship in electrical work.
• Previous experience in Railway Rolling stock an advantage but not essential.
• Have a strong understanding of 5S.

Responsibilities

• Strip and rebuild circuit boards.
• Strip and rebuild electrical motors/generators.
• Manufacture cable looms in workshops.
• Align electrical motors to electrical generators/alternators.
• Wiring of low/high tension circuits.
• Contactor experience.
• Survey equipment and cables.
• Read and understand drawings.
• Identify correct crimp/tools and press to use on cables.
• Prepare and crimp terminations using hand and hydraulic crimp tools.
• Test electrical installations.
• Re-wire main equipment.
• Read schematic drawings.
• Make up bonding for testing.
• Carry out modifications according to procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

GCSE in Maths & English

Apprenticeship/internship in electrical work

Tools

Crimp tools

Job description

General Description

Skilled work which demands a standard of competence necessitating either an apprenticeship to a trade or recognised training programme where an employee is required to be fully qualified in all parts of the trade and capable of producing work to the required standards, specification or finish expected of a craftsman. To perform defined tasks to written instructions and to be able to work to their own initiative to enable the Depot to provide a quality service to the business. This role requires an ability to work in both core and non-core trades.

Responsibilities

• Strip and rebuild circuit boards
• Strip and rebuild electrical motors/generators
• Manufacture cable looms in workshops
• Align electrical motors to electrical generators/alternators
• wiring of low/high tension circuits
• Contactor experience,
• Survey equipment and cables
• Read and understand drawings,
• identify and understand electrical symbols and identify cables
• Identify correct crimp/tools and press to use on cables
• Prepare and crimp terminations using hand and hydraulic crimp tools
• Test electrical installations
• Re-wire main equipment
• Read schematic drawings
• Make up bonding for testing
• Carry out modifications according to procedures

Education Requirements/Person Specification

• Equivalent to GCSE C and above in Maths and English.
• Apprenticeship/internship in electrical work
• Previous experience in Railway Rolling stock an advantage but not essential
• Have a strong understanding of 5s

Competencies

• Committed and able to multi-tasking and problem solving skills are essential with the ability to work well under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail
• Team Player