Electrician

Msfltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MSF Ltd is seeking an on-site electrical technician to work on traffic signs, street lighting, and related technology installations. The role focuses on safety, quality, and meeting regulatory standards, with responsibilities spanning terminations, wiring, testing, fault finding, and site documentation.

You will coordinate with clients and MSF personnel, perform risk assessments, and participate in an on-call rota for emergencies.

Qualifications

• PPE and safety compliance essential on site.
• Valid CSCS/CPCS/ECS cards required.
• G39 and Street Works/IPAF qualifications are desirable.
• City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in electrical installations required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work on electrical elements of traffic signs, street lighting and technology installation.
• Perform terminations, wiring, testing and inspection.
• Carry out fault finding and electrical surveys.
• Liaise with clients and MSF personnel on site and assist with logistics.
• Complete risk assessments and maintain QEHS compliance.
• On-call rota for emergency electrical call-outs.

Skills

PPE usage

Safe working practices

Vehicle readiness

Risk assessment

On-site communication

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in electrical installations

G39

Tools

CSCS/CPCS/ECS cards

Street works

IPAF

Job description

THE ROLE

You will work on the electrical elements of Traffic Signs, Street Lighting and Technology Installation works making sure the quality of the works meets the latest IEE Regulations, customer’s specification, and requirements.

A typical week might involve

• SWA electrical terminations into lighting columns and feeder pillars
• Installation of secondary isolators into lighting columns
• Wiring and installing lanterns
• Testing & inspecting on street furniture and the completion of test certificate’s
• Fault finding
• Electrical survey’s
• Cable pulling
• Cable jointing
• Working from MEWPS
• Assisting within the operational logistics of driving vehicles
• Liaising with client’s and MSF personnel on site
• Carrying out a Risk Assessment prior to the commencement of any work activity
• Ensure all installations are completed to the correct standard, delivered on time and to budget.
• Completing relevant documentation, paperwork and raising on-site issue’s
• Being part of an on-call rota for emergency electrical call outs
• Maintain a high level of health and safety as per company policies/procedures
  • Ensure all works are completed as per MSF QEHS policies and procedures
  • Report and QEHS issues to supervisor and via Eyes and Ears App

As a rapidly growing business, no two days are ever the same so what you do will vary. The nature of our business and the pace we move at also means that priorities do change, and you will need to be comfortable with this.

ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE

• You will make full use of all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E) including flame proof overalls, hard hats, task gloves, goggles, ear defenders and boots at all appropriate times
• Checking that your company vehicle is fully maintained and kept in a roadworthy condition and to report all faults and defects to the immediate Supervisor. Ensuring all the working areas of the vehicle are kept clean and tidy, and to ensure that all tools and plant allocated to the vehicle are maintained
• Protecting the security of Company information and property (from both theft and damage)
• Minimizing Third Party claims i.e., Public Liability and Customer Complaints
• Ensuring that a safe working environment is always maintained along with good housekeeping

It is imperative that you are committed to health and safety practises and ensuring that Employee and Public safety is protected and always maintained.

Qualifications

• CSCS/ CPCS, ECS cards
• Street works, IPAF,
• G39,
• City & Guilds/ NVQ or equivalent in electrical installations
• Inspection and testing
• Full UK driving licence
• Electrical Street Lighting experience is desirable

Why us?

We are a growing business, and we are doing big and exciting things. We are looking for likeminded people who want to grow with us and be part of our journey and in return we offer a collaborative working environment where we encourage and support continuous improvement and career development.

Our values underpin how we work and act and are crucial to our ongoing success.