Electrician (Site Based)
Eastleigh
Salary £40,000

What will you be doing in this role?

* Preparation of single and three phase rental equipment ranging from but not limited to; AMF panels; distribution boards; isolation panels and transformers. Perform electrical testing, inspection and record results in line with Company policy.

* Conduct functional testing of electrical rental equipment and record results in line with Company policy.

* Preparation of rental cables ranging from but not limited to; single cables up to 240mm²; single & three phase multicore cables up to 35mm². Perform electrical testing, inspection and record results in line with Company policy.

* Assemble rental cables and accessories using, but not limited to; lugged connections; Powerlock connections; ceeform plugs and sockets in line with Company policy.

* Inspect and prepare DNO connectors ready for hire. Carry out repairs where required.

* Troubleshoot electrical control systems to diagnose faults, identify faulty components, assist with sourcing parts and repair.

* Plan and prioritise tasks to manage workload efficiently through the electrical bay.

* Liaise closely with the Operations Team to update fleet availability and identify any shortfalls.

* Carry out Site Surveys to assist sales where required.

* Provide general assistance in the yard, including off-hiring, loading and offloading equipment. Report damages of returned equipment to the Operations Team within a reasonable timeframe in order to pass costs on to customer.

* Comply with the Company's Health & Safety and Environmental Policies, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are kept tidy.

* Comply with all aspects of the Company's ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001:2015 / Environmental - ISO 14001: 2015 / Occupational health and safety management - ISO 45001:2018, proactively contributing to the company's continuous improvement programme.

Skills and requirements

* Qualified Electrician

* Preferably an approved/recognised Certificate of Apprenticeship

* Previous experience within the rental industry preferable

* Previous experience of generator control systems advantageous, however training can be given

* 17th / 18th Edition qualification (City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2018)

* Forklift Licence advantageous, however training can be given

* Holder of a current ECS or CSCS card preferred