New Job Opening: Electrician - Testing and Inspection in London, UK

Electrician - Testing and Inspection

Southeast – East London (North and South) and surroundings 

Permanent Full Time

Salary £44,822 inc *LWA (£3,000) 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 switchgear
  
  
  • 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.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

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.

Package:

• Starting salary of £44,822


• 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

*London Weighting Allowance: An additional £3,000 per year (included in the salary advertised) is payable for positions based within the M25. A £2,000 annual allowance applies to positions based outside the M25 but within a 40-mile radius of central London.