Electrician

United Infrastructure Water Limited; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Medicash plan

Life insurance

Company pension

26 days holiday

Job summary

AFECO is recruiting an Electrician for site-based work across the Midlands. You will carry out electrical installations and testing on water industry projects, travel to client sites, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality and safety on all installations.

The role requires a fully qualified electrician, 18th Edition and UK driving licence, with opportunities for overtime and progression within a forward-thinking organisation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ post-qualification electrical installation experience, preferably UK water sector.
• Fully qualified electrician (NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition (essential).
• City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection (advantageous).
• Clean UK driving licence (essential).
• Confined spaces training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation and refurbishment works on client sites.
• Travel to sites across the Midlands and potentially overnight stays.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and follow H&S policies.
• Read drawings, risk assessments and method statements; complete paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 and company standards.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

18th Edition

UK driving licence

First aid trained

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Confined spaces training

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition (Regulations)

City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection

EUSR Clean Water Card

Confined Spaces Training

Tools

JIB Gold Card

ECS Gold Card

EUSR Clean Water Card

Job description

As part of the United Infrastructure Group, we are a dynamic and innovative specialist engineering services, solutions and products provider focused on servicing our clients’ immediate and future needs. We do this through the development of industry-changing cleantech products as well as through engineering delivery excellence.

We specialise in the design and delivery of process, mechanical, electrical and ICA engineering-based projects, products and solutions. Regardless of the project, they all pursue the same goal: to improve the efficiency and sustainability of our water, wastewater and waste treatment.

We have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals with extensive consulting and contracting experience, including engineers, scientists and commercial managers. Our knowledge and expertise spans more than 30 years, across industries including: water, wastewater, marine, energy and power sectors. At AFECO, we cover all stages of the innovation and project delivery cycle from concept through to operations.

Our aim is simple – to provide the most effective solutions and products on the market and thus, exceed clients expectations through market-leading technology. From technical through to commercial and management expertise, we have the in-house expertise to execute a range of projects from the most basic to highly complex.

Job title |Electrician

Location | Site based role covering the Midlands

Line Manager | Operations Manager

About us

AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projectspredominantly acrossthe South of England and Midlands for the water industry. We have an excellent inhouse engineering teams capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on process led innovative and robust yetappropriate solutions.

We have a portfolio of varied projects covering both wastewater and clean water projects, covering planned and reactive projects.

Due to the expansion of our team, we are currently recruiting for site-based electricians to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team. This isa great opportunityfor enthusiastic individuals who fit in with our company values and are keen to develop in aforward-thinkingorganisation.

Role overview

As a member of our multi-skilled and mobile site team, you willbe responsible forthe on-site installation, testing and sign-off of our projects.You will be enthusiastic and keen to solve problems and assist in the delivery of our projects in a manner that exceeds our customers’ expectations and ensures that our work adheres to the Company’s management systems including all occupational health and safety (OH&S), environmental and quality policies and requirements.

The day-to-day activities of this role will involvetravelling to a client’s site and carrying out the electrical installationand testing work required for thatprojectincluding associated paperwork. You will be part of a mechanical and electrical team andassistmechanical trades whenrequired.

Your role

• Carry out electrical installation and refurbishment works on existing water company sitesin accordance withthe project requirements and programme.
• Work on client sites across the region – you maybe requiredto work away from home and stay overnight during the week subject to the project location andin accordance withthe project needs. You maybe requiredto undertake paid overtime asrequired.
• Work outside and on sites that convey sewage as well as drinking water andcomply withthe necessary hygiene standards.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously ifrequired.
• Assistthe project team to specify job requirements and the parts / equipment / materials needed for the job as well as compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Work in the company workshops asrequiredto build and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Read,understandand follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Inspect, survey,identifyfaults, carry out works and test electrical systems.
• Complete required paperwork for each project and compile reports as necessarytodemonstrateinstallation and testing work has been carried out successfully,accuratelyandtimely.
• Utilise design drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
• Be able to trouble shoot when issues arise and follow the correct procedure toidentifysolutions and ensure they are implemented effectively.
• Compliance with BS7671 requirements as well as company and client specific standards.
• To be accountable to yourself and your co-workers and take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and all others under your control.
• To work as part of a team and to cooperate with other staff / trades.
• Ensure the quality of your work on site is completed right first time and to Company standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures and work instructions including commitment to working with the Company to achieve its OH&S, environmental and qualityobjectivesandalways using correct Personal Protective Equipment.
• Observe andcomply withall good working practices.
• Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces in industrial environments.

Qualifications and skills

• 2+ years’ related experience post qualification in electrical installation and testing, preferably in the UK water sector
• Fully qualified electrician (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) (essential)
• 18thEdition (essential)
• City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection (advantageous)
• Control and automation experience (advantageous)
• Jib Gold card
• Valid UK driving licence (essential)
• Confined spaces training (preferable)
• ECS Gold card or can easily obtain one
• EUSR clean water card (preferable)
• Emergency first aid or First Aider (preferable)
• Able to work well in a team and give as well as take instruction
• Punctuality and reliability
• Excellent health and safety knowledge and application
• Willingness to learn and undertake training asrequired
• Positive “can do” attitude with flexible approach to work and ability to work on own initiative

Working Conditions

• Based at treatment works, pumping stations, or regional sites.
• Includes site visits, climbing ladders, confined space areas (with training).
• Participation in standby/rota call-out system may berequired.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Salary and benefits

• Company Van
• Medicash plan
• Life insurance
• Benefits portal
• Company pension
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

At AFECO, we value our employee’s and encourage and support them to development themselves and their career through training and progression. We offer the opportunity to work on a range of project types and size in the water sector including our own internally developed products and solutions. We are a privately owned business with a friendly and open culture and are dedicated to creating andmaintainingand workforce that is highly skilled and motivated. As a Company we are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex,disabilityor age.

Join us at AFECO and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.