Electrician - Testing and Inspection

Electrician
- Testing and Inspection

Peterborough/Cambridge and surroundings

Permanent Full Time

Salary £41,822 Plus Vehicle and Excellent Package

We are working with a well-known and highly reputable facilities management contractor that is expanding its electrical division following continued growth and new contract wins.

The successful candidate will work across a regional portfolio of commercial and retail sites, carrying out fixed-wire testing, periodic inspection and testing, EICRs and associated remedial works.

• Travel across the region to various commercial and retail sites.
• Carry out periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.
• Complete fixed-wire testing and produce accurate, fully completed EICRs.
• Identify, assess and correctly code electrical observations in accordance with BS 7671.
• Complete testing and certification independently, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Carry out associated electrical remedial works, minor installations and repairs.
• Undertake refurbishment and installation works involving:
  • Electrical switch gear
  • Distribution boards
  • Mains and sub-mains cabling
  • Containment systems
  • Lighting
  • Other electrical equipment
• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Use laptops, tablets and digital certification systems to complete reports and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, professionally and within agreed client timescales.
• Maintain current technical knowledge through relevant continuing professional development.

Candidates must meet all of the following minimum requirements:

• JIB-recognised electrical apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, or an accepted equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition qualification.
• Current ECS Gold Card at Approved Electrician grade.
• City & Guilds 2391-51 or 2391-52 Level 3 qualification in periodic inspection and testing.

Candidates holding an alternative inspection and testing qualification must provide the exact qualification title and reference for approval before being considered.

• At least eight years' overall experience within the electrical industry.
• At least two years' demonstrable experience carrying out periodic inspection and testing.
• Proven experience producing complete and accurate EICRs independently.
• Recent experience completing commercial or retail EICR work.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 7671.
• Sound understanding of inspection and testing procedures and observation coding.
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD and up-to-date knowledge of changes to BS 7671.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to use laptops, tablets and digital certification systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach to working hours, as occasional out-of-hours work may be required.

• Starting salary of £41,822
• Vehicle - car
• Travel paid except for 1st and last hour of the day
• Monday
  - Friday 40 hours per week
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays
• Genuine progression with an established business