Electrician - Testing and Inspection

Vertu FM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Travel paid

Pension

Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Vertu FM is seeking an Electrician - Testing and Inspection to cover the Southeast, East London, and surrounding areas. You will perform periodic inspection and testing, fixed-wire testing and EICRs across a regional portfolio of commercial and retail sites.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical testing, a current ECS Gold Card, and City & Guilds inspection qualifications. A competitive package includes a salary of £44,822 with LWA, a company vehicle, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements as listed: electrical apprenticeship/NVQ3, 18th Edition, ECS Gold Card, and periodic inspection/testing qualification.
• Experience level aligned with senior testing roles (see essential qualifications).
• CPD and BS 7671 knowledge kept up to date.

Responsibilities

• Travel across the region to commercial and retail sites for testing and inspection.
• Carry out fixed-wire testing and complete EICRs with accurate reporting.
• Identify faults and code observations per BS 7671.
• Perform remedial works and minor installations as needed.
• Complete testing and certification with documentation.
• Maintain CPD and up-to-date knowledge of BS 7671 changes.
• Use digital certification systems and devices to record results.
• Ensure work is safe, professional and within client timescales.

Skills

BS 7671 knowledge

Testing & inspection

Electrical documentation

Education

JIB apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391-51 / 2391-52 Level 3

ECS Gold Card (Approved Electrician)

Tools

Laptops

Tablets

Digital certification systems

Job description

Electrician - Testing and Inspection

Southeast – East London (North and South) and surroundings

Permanent Full Time

Salary £44,822 inc *LWA (£3,000) Plus Vehicle and Excellent Package

We are working with a well-known and highly reputable facilities management contractor that is expanding its electrical division following continued growth and new contract wins.

The successful candidate will work across a regional portfolio of commercial and retail sites, carrying out fixed-wire testing, periodic inspection and testing, EICRs and associated remedial works.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel across the region to various commercial and retail sites.
• Carry out periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.
• Complete fixed-wire testing and produce accurate, fully completed EICRs.
• Identify, assess and correctly code electrical observations in accordance with BS 7671.
• Complete testing and certification independently, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Carry out associated electrical remedial works, minor installations and repairs.
• Undertake refurbishment and installation works involving:
  • Electrical switchgear
  • Distribution boards
  • Mains and sub-mains cabling
  • Containment systems
  • Lighting
  • Other electrical equipment
• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Use laptops, tablets and digital certification systems to complete reports and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, professionally and within agreed client timescales.
• Maintain current technical knowledge through relevant continuing professional development.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must meet all of the following minimum requirements:

• JIB-recognised electrical apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, or an accepted equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition qualification.
• Current ECS Gold Card at Approved Electrician grade.
• City & Guilds 2391-51 or 2391-52 Level 3 qualification in periodic inspection and testing.

Candidates holding an alternative inspection and testing qualification must provide the exact qualification title and reference for approval before being considered.

• At least eight years' overall experience within the electrical industry.
• At least two years' demonstrable experience carrying out periodic inspection and testing.
• Proven experience producing complete and accurate EICRs independently.
• Recent experience completing commercial or retail EICR work.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 7671.
• Sound understanding of inspection and testing procedures and observation coding.
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD and up-to-date knowledge of changes to BS 7671.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to use laptops, tablets and digital certification systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach to working hours, as occasional out-of-hours work may be required.

Package:

• Starting salary of £44,822
• Vehicle - car
• Travel paid except for 1st and last hour of the day
• Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays
• Genuine progression with an established business

*London Weighting Allowance: An additional £3,000 per year (included in the salary advertised) is payable for positions based within the M25. A £2,000 annual allowance applies to positions based outside the M25 but within a 40-mile radius of central London.