Electrical Trainee Technician

Allura Svcs.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

With an expanding reputation and increasing workload, we now have a position available for a Trainee, with the possibility of training up to full Technician/Engineer.

Work for clients is typically within a 2-hour travel distance but can occasionally be further afield with overnight stays required (Supplied). Travel to the site will be in a company vehicle and travel time from home will be paid as part of the working day.

KEY DUTIES:

The successful applicant will work alongside a Technician or Engineer on a daily basis. Time on site is typically from 8 am, for site induction, until 4.30 pm. Travel time to and from the site will depend on the location and will be in addition to on-site work hours. Typical working days can range from 8 to 14 hours on-site.

• Sharing of driving duties to and from the site in a company vehicle.
• General daily assistance and support to the Technician/Engineer.
• Preparing work area.
• Ensuring tools, materials, and test equipment are ready to use.
• Keeping work area clean and tidy.
• Keeping the vehicle clean and tidy.
• Ensuring consumable items are accounted for and stock kept at a suitable level.
• Mixing and pouring of epoxy resin to complete joints.
• Assist with Cable Fault Locations and Repair.
• Assist with HV/LV Jointing.
• Assisting/Learning the work and testing being conducted by the Technician and Engineers.
• Acting in a Live Working Support Person role when the Technician is carrying out live cable jointing.
• Completing test forms and as-installed drawings and records.
• Other reasonable duties as required by the Technician, Line Manager, or Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A full clean UK Driving License.
• Legal age to obtain authorisation as a ‘Competent Person’ for Live Working Support to comply with industry health and safety policy.
• A willingness to travel due to the nature and location of the company’s work.
• A willingness to stay away overnight when required for work further afield.
• Active engagement in the company safety policy and industry safety requirements to comply with the Health & Safety at Work etc Act and other UK laws.
• An enthusiastic approach to work and promoting the positive and professional reputation of the company at all times.
• An eagerness to learn and develop knowledge and experience, both in formal training and on-the-job mentoring.
• An ability to retain information in order to complete required industry competency assessments.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Jointers Mate/Craft Attendant course completed.
• Emergency First Aid at Work completed within the last 3 years.
• Holder of a valid CSCS or CSCS affiliated card, such as ECS or EUSR (SHEA Power).

ELECTRICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To progress as a Trainee Technician, the applicant would preferably need to possess electrical theory knowledge from having completed an electrical qualification, such as below or equivalent:

• City & Guilds 236 or 2360.
• City & Guilds 232 or 2320.
• City & Guild 2339.

BENEFITS:

• Hourly Pay Rate to be negotiated based on previous experience and existing qualifications/training.
• Paid travel to and from work.
• Minimum 40 hours per week paid, with applicable travel/overtime paid in excess.
• 20 days paid holiday entitlement (Plus Bank Holidays).
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
• Use of company vehicle for travel to and from the site.
• Overnight accommodation expenses and meals are booked and paid directly by the company.
• Tools and PPE provided.
• Applicable training provided.
• Additional training and development are available.

The candidate will be required to start immediately, where possible.