Electrician

Portakabin limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Portakabin, is looking for an Electrician to perform electrical installations and testing in Manchester. This role requires a recognized electrical qualification and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to high standards of work and sustainability.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Reward packages including merit rating scheme

Health and wellbeing services access

Annual volunteering day

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Achieved relevant electrical qualifications and certifications.
• Previous experience in construction preferred but not required.
• Full UK Driving License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing and installation works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct fault finding and rectifications on existing systems.

Skills

Electrical Principles

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Compliance

Design Electrical Systems

Fault Finding

Organisation & Planning

Education

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship

City & Guilds 2360 or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2380/2381 (IEE Wiring Regs - 18th Edition)

JIB Card - Electrician

City & Guilds 2395 Inspection, Testing and Certification

Job description

Role: Electrician

Salary:£16.56 per hour + additional merit, overtime and testing hourly rate where applicable

Role based: Manchester

We are looking for an Electrician to join Manchester Hire Centre. As an Electrician you willcarry out electrical testing, electrical installation works and amendments to existing circuits along with the refurbishment and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards. As well as aftersales, rectification and problem solving work.

Travel: You will be traveling to different depots and client sites - A company van will be available for the travelling. You must have the availability to travel and on occasion overnight stays.

As an Electrician, you will:

* Understand and apply the electrical principles and works associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.

* Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture.

* Design and install electrical systems incorporating all types of electrical materials, ensuring that all installations meet current regulations.

* Ensure that all buildings are tested to the required standards, including the completion of appropriate documentation/certification where applicable.

* Conduct fault finding and undertake rectifications of existing systems both on and off site.

Our ideal candidate:

Achieved a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship Scheme / Indentures (or AM2)& City & Guilds 2360 or* NVQ Level 3 electrical installation,

City & Guilds 2380/2381 (IEE Wiring Regs - 18th Edition) or* JIB Card - Electrician (Must include IEE Wiring Regs 18th Edition),

* City & Guilds 2395 Inspection, Testing and Certification

* Ideally with previous experience working within the construction industry, however if you hold the relevant qualifications and the right learning attitude, we will consider little or no experience.

* Will also have an understanding of the relevant health and safety practices and applicable legislation.

* Good organisation & planning skills

* Holds a full UK Driving License

Benefits & Opportunities

* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 days of annual leave

* Contributory pension

* Reward packages including merit rating scheme and length of service awards

* Contributory pension

As a Portakabin Employee, youwill also be able toaccess a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications!There is alsoa greatopportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.

We’re committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.

Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]