Qualified Electrician

FUNCTION:

The purpose of this role is to undertake electrical contracting and renewable energy works on both a domestic and commercial basis.

Jobs will be carried out primarily as part of a team and on occasion working alone, but all works must be completed to current regulations, in a professional and efficient manner

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Electrical installations, ranging from small to large scale works on domestic and commercial basis.
  • Test and inspect existing installations.
  • Provide effective diagnosis and solutions.
  • Complete all relevant documentation on site to ensure installations are compliant.
  • The installation of heating control systems and home automation.
  • Research new technologies.
  • Undertake other duties to ensure the smooth running of a site as reasonably requested by your line Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

  • City and Guilds 2382 18th edition Electrical installation engineering
  • CSCS card
  • Current drivers licence
  • City & Guilds 2394
  • City & Guilds 2395
  • EAL Inspection and Testing and Initial Verification qualifications1
  • Level 3 Electrical Installations Diploma2
  • Level 3 NVQ Electrical2
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations2
  • Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) Assessment

Desirable / relevant but not essential

  • Knowledge of MCS and HETAS rules
  • City and Guilds 2391 certificate in inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations
  • Awareness of renewable technologies
  • First Aid at Work
  • Understanding BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems)
  • Data networks
  • IPAF Licence

EXPERIENCE

  • Working in domestic or commercial field
  • Good working knowledge of current electrical standards and regulations
  • Wiring heating controls for heating systems and home automation

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM IN THE JOB

EFFECTIVELY

Ability to:

  • Work effectively in a team and contribute to the team effort
  • Be flexible to meet deadlines
  • Be calm when under pressure
  • Able to follow H&S guidelines
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good communication and negotiating skills
  • Work with a high level of accuracy and methodical in approach
  • Use initiative and problem-solve when required
  • Pride in workmanship
  • Research new technologies and innovations, making recommendations to the team