Electrician – Chelmsford, Essex – Chelmsford

Job Introduction

Exciting opportunity for highly motivated, experienced
and fully qualified Electrician’s to join our team. You will be working on our
existing estate of stores carrying out planned and reactive electrical
maintenance as well as working new store installations, working alongside shop
fit contractors.

The main duties include planning the layout of electrical
wiring, diagnosing electrical problems and conducting general electrical
maintenance across the cardfactory portfolio of 1000+ stores, Support Centre
offices and distribution warehouses. Undertaking periodic statutory
inspections, identifying and completing remedial works to ensure all
installations are safe and fit for purpose in accordance with current
legislation.

In the role of regional based Electrician, you will be working
with a well-established and a supportive team of individuals. It’s fast paced
with a variety of work and locations!

Main Responsibilities

• Surveying sites where
  electrical systems are installed in buildings, fixtures and other
  components to ensure they remain functional and in accordance with
  legislation, as well as to identify any hazards or other issues which
  could disrupt the operation of the premises.
• Drafting electrical
  installation plans and technical diagrams for all electrical wiring
  including Emergency lighting, Fire Alarm systems, Portable Appliance
  Testing.
• Installing, maintaining,
  modifying and repairing all electrical systems in buildings and associated
  external areas.
• Ensuring that electrical
  systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations
• Supervising ongoing
  electrical system installations and providing technical expertise to
  installation teams where needed
• Using blueprints, wiring
  diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete projects
• Completing work orders
  and recording materials that are used on the job 
• Complete any required
  remedial works following the 5yr fixed wire test reports.
• Identifying electrical
  problems and repairing them
• Advising the company’s
  management when to replace aged electrical equipment to prevent hazards
• Conducting general
  electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with
  testing equipment

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified to 18th
  edition electrical installation with 3+ years’ experience within role
• Up to date training on
  National Electric Code, British Standards Institution (BSI) codes as well
  as update their knowledge about electrical concepts, safety protocols and
  any other building codes
• PASMA (tower scaffolding
  trained)
• Annual asbestos
  awareness certification in accordance with UKAS accreditation
• Good general
  construction knowledge
• Excellent personal
  organisational skills
• Strong communication and
  interpersonal abilities
• Competent in problem
  solving, planning and decision making
• Ability to keep track of
  industrial systems and National Electrical code
• Ability to be able to
  react to none planned / emergency works when required
• Health and Safety
  awareness together with basic First Aid and rescue skills