Mainteance Electrician

Randstad Construction and Property; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Overtime opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team in Cumbria. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a company van.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, conduct inspections, ensure BS 7671 compliance, and support management with technical guidance. A full UK driving licence and on-call availability are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering is required.
• 18th edition City & Guilds is required.
• Full UK driving licence and on-call availability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance as part of the engineering team.
• Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance for reliability and safety.
• Inspect, test, and service plant equipment including motors and switchgear.
• Perform fixed wire testing and PAT, keeping accurate records.
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive repairs on electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671 and industry standards.
• Oversee subcontractors and provide recommendations.
• Promote safe working practices and Health & Safety compliance.
• Provide technical support to management.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

On-call availability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering

18th edition City & Guilds

Job description

Randstad C&P are working with an established FM company who is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their team in Cumbria.

Details:

• Permanent role
• Full-time 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum
• Company van provided
• Significant opportunities for professional development
• Overtime opportunities

Duties:

• As a key member of the engineering team, you'll be responsible for a comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance program.
• Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance to ensure the reliability and safety of all electrical systems.
• Conducting routine inspections, testing, and servicing of plant and equipment, including motors, control panels, switchgear, and lighting systems.
• Performing statutory inspections such as fixed wire testing and Portable Appliance Testing and maintaining accurate records of all activities.
• Diagnosing faults and performing reactive repairs on a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensuring all work is fully compliant with the latest IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and other relevant industry standards.
• Overseeing the work of subcontractors and providing recommendations.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and promoting a safe working environment.
• Providing technical and professional support to management.

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering.
• 18th edition City and Guilds
• A full UK drivers licence
• Ability to participate in an oncall rota

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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