Electrician - Commercial Test & Inspection

Reed; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An electrical service provider in the Portsmouth area is seeking an Electrical Test and Inspection Engineer to conduct inspections and testing of electrical installations. The role offers a competitive base salary of £38,000, potential earnings of up to £49,500, and includes benefits such as a company car and full training for qualifications. Flexibility in working hours is required, including some evening shifts.

Benefits

Base salary of £38,000

Uncapped bonus

Company car

Fuel card

Cover for parking fees

Pension

Laptop and testing equipment

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with 6 points or less.
• Flexibility to work 40 hours per week including evening shifts.
• Experience working in an electrical testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical inspections and testing including EICR's.
• Complete all relevant reports and certification in software.
• Ensure timely submission of reports and certifications.

Skills

AM2

NVQ level 3

IT literacy

Education

City & Guilds 2360/2330 part 1 & 2

Tools

Cloud-based certification software

Job description

Overview

Electrical Test and Inspection Engineer
(Fixed Wire Tester)
Portsmouth area

Benefits

• A base salary of £38,000 with average earnings of c.£49,500 (base salary plus bonus, on call, overtime/weekends, and paid travel time).
• Bonus is uncapped.
• A company car (available for private use for yourself and 1 other family member)
• Fuel card provided.
• All parking fees and work-related expenses covered.
• Pension
• Laptop, PDA, testing equipment and uniform

Your role as a Fixed Wire Testing Engineer

• Carrying out Inspecting & Testing on customer’s electrical installations (EICR’s) including Emergency Lighting Testing, Fire Alarm Inspections, Mains Analysis, Thermal Imaging, and small remedial repairs as required.
• Completing all relevant reports and certification associated with your inspection & testing in our cloud-based certification software.
• Ensuring all reports and certification are completed and submitted on time.

Requirements

• AM2
• NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds 2360/2330 part 1 & 2 qualification
• The flexibility to work 40 hours per week, including a 1-in-6 weekly evening shift to support their customers’ requirements.
• A full UK Driving Licence, with 6 points or less.

Advantageous

• City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification - (if not held the company will pay for this training)
• City & Guilds 2391/2394 & 2395 - (if not held the company will pay for this training)
• Experience working in an electrical testing environment.
• IPAF 3a & 3b licence.
• A good level of IT literacy.
• Experience with Electrical installation/project work
• An understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace