Electrician

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the effective delivery of electrical maintenance services across multiple client sites. This includes carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks and responding to reactive electrical issues.

• Perform scheduled PPM tasks on electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal functionality and compliance.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance calls and carry out fault diagnosis, repairs and replacements as directed by the Helpdesk within a set timeframe.
• Electrical signage fault finding and repair.
• Install door entry systems.
• Conduct electrical inspections, testing and reporting in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Install and maintain wiring and lighting systems.
• Commercial and emergency lighting repair and installation.
• EICR certification and remedial tasks.
• Fire alarm inspection and repair.
• Air conditioning first attendance and electrical repair.
• Fuse box and circuit breaker repair.
• Install new switches and sockets.
• Water heater maintenance and replacement.
• Power supply to auto‑doors, fridge, security and catering and concession equipment.
• Magnetic locks.
• Liaise with site/project managers and other trades to coordinate electrical maintenance tasks effectively.
• Provide support and advice to non‑electrical engineers.
• Maintain accurate records of all completed work, parts used and follow‑up requirements.
• Ensure that Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.

Participate in the out‑of‑hour service on a rota basis (approximately 1 week in every 6 weeks). This role involves working a 45‑hour week, with flexibility for working days/hours, early starts, late finishes, weekend work, unsocial hours, public and bank holidays. Regular overtime is available.

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Positive “can do” attitude.
• Great team player and ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise all assigned work sensibly and efficiently.
• Confident using handheld IT equipment; basic understanding of Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Full industry‑recognised Electrical Installation qualification obtained to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• BS 7671 – 18th Edition – The IET Wiring Regulations certification.
• ECS Card.
• Desirable:
  City & Guilds 2391‑52 Inspection and Testing Course (Periodic & Initial Inspection & Testing).
• Knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems desirable.
• Previous experience working within facilities management beneficial.
• First Aid certificate.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate.
• IPAF – Mobile Vertical (3a) & (3b) Mobile Boom certificate.
• PASMA – Mobile Access Tower for Users – desirable certificate.
• UKPIA/SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport card.

KSD Support Services Ltd is part of the KSD Group, a leading building maintenance and facilities management provider operating across the UK. The company delivers comprehensive FM services to a portfolio of prestigious clients, including major retail, hospitality and commercial organisations such as Tesco and Stonegate Group.