Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician

Connect Plus Services; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the M25 tunnels. This position involves ensuring the efficient operation of electrical systems, conducting planned maintenance, and responding to incidents. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, contributing to significant infrastructure projects that enhance the lives of millions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a flexible work culture, competitive benefits, and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive team. If you are passionate about electrical maintenance and looking for a rewarding career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/electronic/mechanical maintenance is essential.
• Recognized qualifications in electrical safety and installation required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on electrical systems in M25 tunnels.
• Ensure safe electrical isolations and compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Collaboration

Health & Safety Legislation Knowledge

Education

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship

18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations

Inspection & Testing C&G 2391

Tools

Electrical Equipment

Schematic Drawings

Electrical Installation Tools

Job description

Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician

We have a terrific opportunity for a Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Connect Plus Services M25 London Orbital Motorway Project.

As Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will assist in the efficient operation of the M25 Tunnels by undertaking maintenance and other tasks as required by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To be conversant with the operation of all electrical/mechanical plant, within the Dartford River Crossing and other M25 Tunnels, under normal and emergency conditions and be capable of operating systems under local or remote control.
• Responsible for safe electrical isolations carried out on site.
• Carry out Planned Maintenance and defect repair work on a range of electrical equipment which includes Switchgear, Transformers, Pumps, Fans, VSDs, lighting and associated control gear etc.
• Review drawings, carrying out fault finding and repairs.
• Carry out all type of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance work within the capacity of a Maintenance Technician.
• Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including “out of trade” work) under the instructions of the Tunnel (Senior) Maintenance Supervisor.
• Attend incidents and work safely in accordance with policies to facilitate the early clear up of hazard/incident.
• Work to the Electrical Safe System of Work.

Work arrangements:

The role is Monday to Friday, days, but there is a requirement to work nights for 3 weeks per quarter, annually, for Tunnel Maintenance closures. There is also a requirement to participate and be on call for 1 week in 4 to cover call outs.

Who we’re looking for

You will have some or as many of the following:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex matrix structure.
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
• 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.
• Confined spaces training.
• Inspection & Testing C&G 2391.
• CSCS / ECS Card.
• Qualify as an Approved Person under the BB ESSW requirement for HV and LV work.
• Fault finding using schematic drawings.
• All round experience in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Maintenance (Pump Maintenance is an advantage).
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to carry out electrical installation work to current legislation.
• Previous Road Tunnels or Building Maintenance experience.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

– Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
– 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
– Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
– Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]

Note to all internal CPS employees:

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company’s careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to [e-mail]

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.