MS670 - Electrician

Location: Bristol 

Salary: £37,200 - £42,500 per annum 

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrician on behalf of one of our clients.

The position of electrician offers a comfortable and enjoyable work setting, focusing on maintenance tasks for well-known bridges in the southwest. Responsibilities include both scheduled and emergency maintenance activities.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair underdeck gantries.
• Test and commission 3-phase and 230V motors and control circuits.
• Work with direct on-line, soft start and star/delta motor systems.
• Install and maintain 110V/24V control circuits and PLC drive systems.
• Diagnose and fix electrical faults.
• Carry out electrical testing and inspection in commercial properties, workshops and on fixed machinery (e.g. band saws, pillar drills, overhead cranes).
• Maintain 110V, 230V and 415V systems, including internal lighting, power outlets and earth monitoring.
• Design and install new electrical circuits, including metal/plastic conduit, cable tray and trunking.
• Calculate cable sizes and voltage drops.
• Perform streetlighting maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance and inspections.
• Build and maintain a HERS portfolio.
• Maintain and test aerial and marine navigation lighting.
• Test and PAT test 110V tools and office IT equipment.
• Periodically maintain and repair CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems.
• Support specialist sub-contractors (e.g. high voltage, lifts).
• Record and report all works, faults, defects and test results to clients and relevant departments.
• Work at height using MEWPs and elevated platforms as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Driver's licence.
• Health and safety awareness.
• 18th Edition certified electrician.
• Level 3/NVQ qualification.
• Knowledge of BS 7671.
• Testing & Inspection (2391).
• City & Guilds Part 2 or equivalent.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Experience in street lighting, highways maintenance and electrical works.

Benefits:

• Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like a supervisor or explore different career opportunities within the account or business.
• Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.
• Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to award-winning programs.
• Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days.
• Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving and gym memberships.
• Access an online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Take part in community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.