Electrician's

Sportswift Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportswift Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our regional team and maintain electrical systems across our estate of stores in the Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk region and surrounding counties.

You will carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, install new store fittings, and support shop fit contractors while ensuring compliance with 18th edition wiring regs and UK safety standards.

Qualifications

• 18th edition electrical installation qualification with 3+ years' experience.
• PASMA trained.
• Annual asbestos awareness certification (UKAS).
• Up-to-date knowledge of National Electric Code and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Survey sites and identify hazards per legislation.
• Draft electrical installation plans and diagrams.
• Install, maintain, modify and repair electrical systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations.
• Supervise installation teams and provide technical guidance.
• Use blueprints and manufacturer manuals for projects.
• Record materials used and complete work orders.
• Carry out remedial works after 5-year tests.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organisation

Tools

Blueprints

Wiring diagrams

BSI standards

Job description

Exciting opportunity for highly motivated, experienced and fully qualified Electrician's to join our team. You will be working on our existing estate of stores including; Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and some areas within Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Kent and London. In this role you will carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance as well as working new store installations, working alongside shop fit contractors. The main duties include planning the layout of electrical wiring, diagnosing electrical problems and conducting general electrical maintenance across our stores. Undertaking periodic statutory inspections, identifying and completing remedial works to ensure all installations are safe and fit for purpose in accordance with current legislation. In the role of regional based Electrician, you will be working with a well-established and a supportive team of individuals. It's fast paced with a variety of work and locations! Main Responsibilities

• Surveying sites where electrical systems are installed in buildings, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and in accordance with legislation, as well as to identify any hazards or other issues which could disrupt the operation of the premises.
• Drafting electrical installation plans and technical diagrams for all electrical wiring including Emergency lighting, Fire Alarm systems, Portable Appliance Testing.
• Installing, maintaining, modifying and repairing all electrical systems in buildings and associated external areas.
• Ensuring that electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations
• Supervising ongoing electrical system installations and providing technical expertise to installation teams where needed
• Using blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete projects
• Completing work orders and recording materials that are used on the job
• Complete any required remedial works following the 5yr fixed wire test reports.
• Identifying electrical problems and repairing them
• Advising the company's management when to replace aged electrical equipment to prevent hazards
• Conducting general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment
• Qualified to 18th edition electrical installation with 3+ years' experience within role
• Up to date training on National Electric Code, British Standards Institution (BSI) codes as well as update their knowledge about electrical concepts, safety protocols and any other building codes
• PASMA (tower scaffolding trained)
• Annual asbestos awareness certification in accordance with UKAS accreditation
• Good general construction knowledge
• Excellent personal organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making
• Ability to keep track of industrial systems and National Electrical code
• Ability to be able to react to none planned / emergency works when required
• Health and Safety awareness together with basic First Aid and rescue skills