The role
Responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and associated building services.
Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical installations, plant and equipment, completing detailed job reports on completion.
- Respond to reactive maintenance requests, breakdowns and electrical emergencies, diagnosing and rectifying faults efficiently.
- Carry out electrical fault finding, testing, repairs and replacement of defective components and equipment.
- Inspect and maintain electrical distribution systems, including distribution boards, switchgear, isolators, protective devices and associated equipment.
- Carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations and equipment, including emergency lighting systems, where suitably qualified and authorised.
- Identify electrical defects, non-compliances and potential safety risks, recommending and completing appropriate remedial works.
- Assist with the installation, modification, upgrade and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
- Ensure all electrical works are completed safely and in accordance with current UK electrical regulations, relevant British Standards, company procedures and site requirements.
- Liaise with management to coordinate maintenance and minimise disruption within occupied residential developments.
- Maintain accurate records of PPMs, reactive works, inspections, test results, defects and remedial works through the company's job reporting/CAFM system.
- Follow safe systems of work, including risk assessments, method statements, isolation procedures and lockout/tagout requirements where applicable.
- Provide technical support during site emergencies and participate in the company's on-call rota.
Skills and experience required
- Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer/Electrician, ideally within FM, residential or commercial buildings.
- Strong experience carrying out PPM and reactive electrical maintenance.
- Excellent electrical fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills.
- Experience working with distribution boards, switchgear, isolators and protective devices.
- Experience carrying out electrical inspection, testing and remedial works.
- Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, RAMS and general health & safety requirements.
- Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work professionally with clients and site management.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised electrical qualification.
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – BS 7671.
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
- ECS Gold Card / Approved Electrician Card.
- AM2 assessment.
- Emergency Lighting qualification/training (BS 5266).
- PAT/In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment qualification.