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HireMe

Greater London

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 56,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

HireMe is seeking a qualified Electrician for a full-time role based in Cambridge, covering sites in Cambridge and surrounding areas. You will work on new builds, refurbishments and maintenance, reading drawings, installing trunking and containment, and completing thorough testing and certification on completion.

The role requires BS 7671 compliance, 18th Edition, and relevant electrical installation qualifications.

Qualifications

Demonstrable first fix and second fix installation experience in a commercial or residential setting.
Confident ability to read and work from electrical drawings and single line diagrams without close supervision.
Sound working knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition or current).
Ability to carry out initial verification and periodic inspection and testing independently using calibrated instruments.
Experience installing and terminating steel conduit, trunking, multicore cables and associated systems.
Methodical approach to fault finding and diagnosis.
Level 3 electrical installation qualification, such as City and Guilds 2360, 2357, EAL or equivalent.
18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification.
JIB Gold Card or equivalent approved electrician grading card.
City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent inspection and testing qualification where the role includes that scope.
CSCS or JIB ECS card where required for site access.
EV charging installation certification is an advantage where that scope of work is included.

Responsibilities

Review work instructions, drawings and specifications to confirm scope and sequence before starting each task.
Inspect work areas for existing services, structural constraints and access requirements prior to marking out or commencing first fix activities.
Install cable management systems including steel and plastic trunking, conduit and cable tray to a plumb, level and secure finish.
Route, support and label cables correctly, maintaining segregation between circuit types and meeting BS 7671 identification requirements throughout.
Terminate cables neatly at distribution boards, accessories and equipment, and install luminaires, switches, sockets and control gear to specification.
Carry out initial verification of completed circuits, including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance and RCD testing, and complete all certification accurately.
Conduct periodic inspection and testing of existing installations and produce Electrical Installation Condition Reports, categorising any defects correctly as C1, C2 or C3.
Commission installed equipment and confirm correct operation before handover.
Coordinate with other trades on site, attend briefings and communicate progress clearly to the site supervisor or manager.
Follow all safe systems of work, method statements and risk assessments, applying the test before touch sequence every time before treating a circuit as dead.
Complete daily records, timesheets and material usage accurately and on time.