Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician

Connect Plus Services; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician

We have a terrific opportunity for a Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Connect Plus Services M25 London Orbital Motorway Project.

As Tunnels Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will assist in the efficient operation of the M25 Tunnels by undertaking maintenance and other tasks as required by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To be conversant with the operation of all electrical/mechanical plant, within the Dartford River Crossing and other M25 Tunnels, under normal and emergency conditions and be capable of operating systems under local or remote control.
• Responsible for safe electrical isolations carried out on site.
• Carry out Planned Maintenance and defect repair work on a range of electrical equipment which includes Switchgear, Transformers, Pumps, Fans, VSDs, lighting and associated control gear etc.
• Review drawings, carrying out fault finding and repairs.
• Carry out all types of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance work within the capacity of a Maintenance Technician.
• Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including “out of trade” work) under the instructions of the Tunnel (Senior) Maintenance Supervisor.
• Attend incidents and work safely in accordance with policies to facilitate the early clear up of hazard/incident.
• Work to the Electrical Safe System of Work.

Work arrangements:

The role is Monday to Friday, days, but there is a requirement to work nights for 3 weeks per quarter, annually, for Tunnel Maintenance closures. There is also a requirement to participate and be on call for 1 week in 4 to cover call outs.

Who we’re looking for

You will have some or as many of the following:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex matrix structure.
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
• 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.
• Confined spaces training.
• Inspection & Testing C&G 2391.
• CSCS / ECS Card.
• Qualify as an Approved Person under the BB ESSW requirement for HV and LV work.
• Fault finding using schematic drawings.
• All round experience in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Maintenance (Pump Maintenance is an advantage).
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to carry out electrical installation work to current legislation.
• Previous Road Tunnels or Building Maintenance experience.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

– Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
– 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
– Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
– Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

Note to all internal CPS employees:

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