Electrician

Equans; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

EQUANS is looking for an Electrician on a permanent basis. This would be based in Heysham at Heysham Power Station working for our EDF contract. This would include working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

Job Description:
To carry out Installation & maintenance routines unsupervised, diagnose and repair faults on electrical building services, electrical switch gear, domestic and industrial installations and PAT testing.

Technical Competence:

1. Formal and recognised apprenticeship served in relevant skill area and have minimum of 4 years relevant and practical experience within building services.
2. Awareness of risk assessment and working safely with electronic test equipment.
3. Able to service and fault find on both conventional and Bespoke installations.
4. Ability to follow work instructions, read/ interpret technical diagrams and report technical information as required.
5. Electrical Installation both domestic and industrial.
6. Electrical fault finding & rectification skills.

Industry Qualifications:

1. Electrical City & Guilds NVQ Level III or an ONC is a minimum requirement (Mandatory).
2. JIB Accredited electrician (Desirable).
3. C&G 2382 18th Edition (Mandatory).
4. C&G 2360 Electrical Installation (Desirable).
5. C&G 2391 Testing and commissioning (Mandatory).

Equans / EDF Training Requirements:
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the following training:

1. Equans Induction (Mandatory).
2. Equans Manual Handling (Mandatory).
3. EDF - Safe Unescorted Access to Site (Site Specific) (Mandatory).
4. EDF - Entry into Radiation and Contamination Controlled Areas (EIRCA & EICCA) (Mandatory).
5. EDF - Generic Dressing / Undressing for CCA (DUCCA) (Mandatory).
6. EDF - Fire Prevention (Mandatory).
7. EDF - Competent Person E&M (Mandatory).
8. EDF - Foreign Materials Exclusion (Mandatory).
9. CCNSG.

There is also an expectation to undertake further training as requested in line with the clients and Equans operational requirements.

Accountabilities
Key Performance Indicators:
Planning & Organising

1. Work with appropriate line supervisors to ensure that tasks are planned and delivered to client specification and agreed service requirements.
2. Plan and prioritise work.
3. Shows clear understanding of role objectives and responsibilities.
4. Work schedules and projects are prioritised appropriately and delivered on time.
5. An ability to work under pressure taking ownership of all delegated tasks ensuring that all work is of a high standard.

Operational Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H/S and Environmental regulations.
2. Provide out of hours cover where required.
3. Complete relevant paperwork.
4. Compliant with all safety related policies and procedures.
5. Identification and reporting of areas and procedures that fail to meet expected standards (Safety, Technical and Environmental).
6. Appropriate risk assessments undertaken on all work.
7. Rectifies problems where appropriate (ensuring that the correct procedures are followed).
8. All paperwork completed (permits, reports and work order cards) is accurate and submitted within set time scales.

Teamwork

1. Establish good working relationships with other team members, provide guidance to others (e.g., apprentices).
2. Willingly contribute to the overall team and company objectives, responding quickly to new directives.
3. Delivers/Contributes to pre-job briefs, exchanging ideas and putting forward suggestions to improve team performance.
4. Positive feedback from other team members.
5. Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner. Interacting positively with the client and their representatives, proactively sharing information with others.

Health & Safety

1. Reads and understands the relevant generic Risk Assessment.
2. Completes Point of work Risk Assessment.
3. Ensures appropriate PPE is worn/used and is good working order.
4. Ensures work area is protected using appropriate barriers/signs.
5. Ensures full training has been received for each aspect of the job.
6. Ensures work area is left safe on completion of the job.
7. Uses appropriate access equipment where necessary.

What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

1. 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
2. Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
3. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
4. Gym membership discounts.
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. Holiday purchase scheme.
7. 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
8. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
9. Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
10. Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network.
11. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.