Maintenance Electrician - Retail

£34,395 + Van & Fuel Card + Tools

Portsmouth

A highly sought-after opportunity to work the world's largest privately owned FM companies. Due to an increase in workload and projects they are looking at significantly increasing their workforce across the country.

The successful candidate will undertake M&E small works, repairs, maintenance and installation on large retail stores such as Home Bargains within the agreed timescales whilst complying with company policy and procedure.

The areas covered by this role include everywhere between Portsmouth; Guildford and Basingstoke. This area will likely be shrinking within the coming weeks as more Maintenance Electricians are brought on in Eastbourne. The salary and package will not lower when the area is reduced.

The Duties

* Undertake planned and reactive maintenance works in accordance with contractual KPI's

* Undertake refurbishment & installation works of all aspects of electrical services, including electrical switchgear, distribution boards, mains and sub-mains cabling, containment, lighting and other electrical equipment.

* Advise the store manager of any repair and maintenance issues that are likely to affect the running of the store.

* Carry out minor alterations and installations in accordance with current specifications.

* Work with company and Co-op colleagues to ensure laid-down standards of quality are maintained at all times.

* Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, CBES HSE management systems, procedures or instructions as they apply and to ensure that all direct reports are adequately trained and follow safe systems of work.

* Attend training courses as and where necessary to ensure personal job skills keep pace with technical developments.

Requirements:

* City & Guilds 2365 (Electrical Installations or equivalent), minimum 5 years practical experience.

* BS7671 (18th Edition update) qualification.

* City & Guilds 2400 and 2391 (or 2395) qualification.

* ECS Grade card (Electrician) & H&S Awareness.

* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding and varying workload.

* Full/clean driving licence.

What's In It For You:

* Starting salary of £34,395 per annum.

* 8am - 4pm working hours.

* Paid from when you leave your home to when you get back.

* On call one week in six with a surplus payment of £150 when on call.

* Time and a half for being called out / overtime.

* Van + Fuel Card

* Uniform