Electrician

Ferguson Resource Group Ltd are currently recruiting for a number of Electricians based in Millom, Cumbria on behalf of one of our Public Sector Clients.

As an Electrician you will play an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner. 

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place). Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 17:00 and Fri - Sun 08:00 - 16:00 There will be a need to work 1 in 4 weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

You will be responsible for:
•    Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
•    Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
•    Responding to breakdowns ensuring all works are carried out under the appropriate Safe System of Work and in a timely manner.
•    Actively fault finding/problem solving on domestic electrical systems across the site.
•    Undertaking electrical installation activities in accordance with the design provided and IET Wiring Regulations.
•    Testing and inspecting electrical installations in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations.
•    Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services.
•    Other tasks as required by the Site
•    This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and when is appropriate.
•    Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract. 
•    Security Clearance will be required. 

We want to hear from you if you have:
•    Appropriate technical qualification eg City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above
•    BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th Edition*.
•    Experience in electrical maintenance activities, general distribution, installation and testing.
•    Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
•    Capable of working at heights.
•    Ability to work alone and use initiative.

Ideally, you will be qualified in 18th Edition (however if you currently only have 17th Edition, we will sponsor you to upgrade to the 18th Edition; terms and conditions apply) with experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial environment. 
 
In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have IT skills and experience in fire alarm systems and CCTV systems to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed. 
  
What we offer you:
•    Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
•    Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
•    Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
•    Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
•    Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives