Electrician/Approved Electrician

Job Title: Electrician/Approved Electrician

Based: Kington, Herefordshire (HR5)

Hours: 40-48hrs pw, Mon to Fri

Pay: Electrician: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience/qualifications

Approved Electrician: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience/qualifications

An opportunity has arisen for a number of Electricians/Approved Electricians to start as soon as possible. The successful candidates will live within an easy commute to Kington in North Herefordshire, and reporting to the Contracts Manager will be required to work on various sites nationwide, often staying overnight when required. The Company is a well-known and well-respected electrical installation business employing around 55 staff that manufactures electrical control systems for the process industry and specialises in the installation of LV and ELV electrical systems within the construction industry, mainly for the water and wastewater sector.

Please note that successful candidates:

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  must easily and reliably commute, or relocate prior to starting

  
  


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  will be subject to full pre-employment screening checks, including references and right to work verification

  
  


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  must have the permanent right to work in the UK as Visa sponsorship is not offered

  
  

Main Requirements (Electrician)

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  Qualified Electrician. You should hold a Level 3 Diploma, such as the C&G Electrotechnical Craft (2365) Certification or equivalent (essential)

  
  


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  Full valid driving licence held for at least 6 months (essential)

  
  


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  Able to read and understand electrical schematics, block and loop wiring diagrams and other electrical installation documentation (essential)

  
  


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  Able to lodge away overnight (essential)

  
  


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  Responsible attitude and able to demonstrate the necessary skills for the assembly, installation and modification of cable containment and armoured cables (essential)

  
  


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  Experienced and safe whilst working with hand tools and small power tools (essential)

  
  


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  Able to work as part of a small team and be self-motivated (essential)

  
  


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  SSSTS and supervision experience (desirable)

  
  


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  Experience within the water/utilities industry (desirable)

  
  


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  JIB/CSCS and EUSR cards will be required (training provided if not held)

  
  

Main Requirements (Approved Electrician)

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  As above with the addition of C&G Inspection and Testing certification (2391) or equivalent

  
  


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  Qualified as an Electrician for minimum of 2 years

  
  

Benefits

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  30 days paid holiday including 8 statutory holidays plus additional holiday after 3 years continuous service (up to 33 days)

  
  


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  Annual ‘bonus’ depending on personal and company performance

  
  


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  Accommodation and subsistence costs paid

  
  


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  Death in Service benefit (up to age 65)

  
  


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  Supervisor bonus when able to demonstrate ability to run a scheme (Approved Electrician)

  
  


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  Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

  
  


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  Contributory Pension

  
  


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  Free on-site parking

  
  


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  Cycle to Work Scheme (after one year of continuous employment)

  
  


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  All appropriate and relevant PPE provided including Company branded clothing

  
  


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  Training will be provided where required

  
  

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.