Approved Electrician

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Siemens Mobility. We are on a quest to solve the most complex mobility challenges with groundbreaking technology and creative solutions. As part of our diverse and driven team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation. Are you ready to make your mark and join a company that values your unique contributions?

Our Rail Electrification division is heavily involved in designing, installing, and maintaining electrical infrastructure for railway systems. This includes overhead line equipment (OLE) for electrifying railway tracks, substations, and electrical distribution systems that power trains and trams.

We now have a great opportunity for an E&P Approved Electrician to join our LV Division and help us meet our current workload demands. Becoming an Approved Electrician at Siemens you will collaborate with our highly skilled colleagues to complete various prestigious projects within the rail sector across the UK.

This is a predominantly site-based role and will be supporting projects primarily across the Midlands and North of England, so applicants should be willing to travel and work away from home as required for specific projects. You will also be expected to work weekends where required.

You‘ll make a difference by …

• Work closely with the LV team to ensure tasks are completed within the required timescales and to an exceptional standard.
• Install various Electrical Systems as instructed by your Line Manager/Supervisor, following drawings and designs relating to the project.
• Verify drawings and designs to the installed electrical installations to ensure they are installed correctly and as per design.
• Mark up drawings and relay information to your Line Manager/Supervisor.
• Test Electrical Installations as per the BS7671 standards and complete the relevant test certification to a high standard.
• Work safely as instructed by your Line Manager/Supervisor, adhering to all relevant Health and Safety Legislation and reporting any unsafe incidents & close calls.
• Complete all site documentation and reporting as required.
• Provide learning and support to new and upcoming talent within the business, sharing your expertise and experiences.

Your success will be grounded by …

• ECS Gold card with the grade of Approved Electrician.
• Experience of working in an Industrial environment installing and terminating SWA cables and a variety of flexible cables.
• Experience of installing cable containment such as steel trunking and conduit.
• Experience in deriving alarms and signals from various electrical equipment to provide remote monitoring for our clients.
• Experience in reading Electrical drawings and designs.
• Valid PTS competency (Desirable but not essential as training can be given).
• Experience in Railway installations, for example, Signalling power distribution, Points heating, and LV DNO installations (Desirable but not essential).
• Hold 18th Edition BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations Certificate.
• Hold a relevant testing qualification such as City and Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of testing various electrical installations and completing test certification using certification software.
• Ability to think logically, self-learn, research, and take a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated with a strive for excellence in all tasks undertaken.
• Ability to work well within a team, safely and responsibly.

You'll benefit from…

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance, and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges, and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.