Power Engineer- Croydon

Why This Job Matters

Our Power & Cooling Engineers are at the heart of keeping BT’s networks operating 24/7 365 days a year. Utilising their expertise and knowledge in both Low and High Voltage systems, alarms, emergency lighting, cooling and UPS they ensure that the BT estate continues to work no matter the circumstances. Working with their experienced teams within our exchange buildings as well as other environments, including radio sites, rooftops and outdoors, they are required to support the variety of power systems and cooling equipment that ensures our networks keep the U.K's internet working.

Vital in supporting us in meeting strict SLAs, they utilise their variety of skills, taking ownership of their patches and coaching those around them. As part of the role you will be required to contribute to out of hours callout by joining a Formal On Call Framework (commonly a 1 in 4 attendance with a varied requirement subject to local/geographical nuances) to support 24x7 service as needed by the business. A full UK Drivers Licence and ability to work shifts commutable in and around Croydon is needed for this role!

Key Purpose of the Role

An important part of Network Services is leading by example, be that sharing knowledge and supporting new individuals, through to truly living by the BT values. As a member of the Networks Field Engineering team, you are expected to uphold our BT values, leading by example throughout your career with us whilst being an integral part of your wider team.

Key Decisions:

1. Identification & proactive reporting of HSE/Compliance/Design issues to our Power Environmental or Power Technical Support teams.
2. Ownership of designated patch and sites to contribute towards area, regional and unit objectives.
3. Sharing of best practice, supporting colleagues in applying new ideas, technologies or processes.
4. Responsibility & ownership of critical and urgent network repair/provision/maintenance activity.
5. Execution of prioritised work items ensuring that this is aligned with the wider team and unit’s priorities through coordination with patch managers and senior colleagues.
6. Risk assessment for health and safety.
7. Raising of issues / risks to more senior individuals to facilitate change.
8. Understanding of what is expected and proactively taking opportunities to increase own skills to support the team's work.
9. Raising opportunities to improve the process in work area and beyond.
10. Individuals hold responsibility for monitoring, actioning and meeting all required compliance (including health surveillance, such as rigging medical) if required.
11. Expected to be always fully presentable wearing provided corporate clothing for the role.

What You'll Bring

Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role i.e. able to bend, stretch, kneel and crouch. Also must be able to climb, work at floor and ceiling level inside buildings, tower structures and roadside infrastructure, lift heavy drums/cables and recognise coloured wiring.

Mandatory:

• Electrical competency City & Guilds 2360 parts 1+2 or equivalent
• NVQ BTEC Electrical Engineering Level 3/HNC/HND/MOET Level 3/ET Level 3
• 18th Edition Regs Inspection, Testing and Verification (C&G 2392-10)

Preferred experience/qualifications:

• Experience with Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• HVAC Refrigeration C&G/NVQ Level 3
• F-GAS category 1
• Demonstrable experience of repairing and maintaining Air Conditioning Split systems
• Experience of working with DC power systems
• Coaching/mentoring/supervisory experience

Due to the nature of power vocational qualifications changing and being updated over time, this list may not always be accurate in the future. Please refer to BES/ESV/A011 – Live Working Documentation for a full up-to-date list of required qualifications. It is expected that an individual will be sufficiently experienced in all above criteria some duration after assuming the role. Experienced hires will be internally assessed on successful application to identify training requirements. Trainee/apprentice hires are required to become both experienced and, if applicable, qualified in all of the above criteria within their given duration of initial training. Individuals will be required to hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

• Competitive salary
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop