Electrician

Position: Electrician

Location: covering sites in Sussex, ideal base for candidates is Brighton

Salary:  £38,406.00 per annum

Benefits: Company Car/Van, company pension scheme, BUPA (couple cover), 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

We are advertising this Regional Maintenance Technician (electrical)  role on behalf of our client ‘City Facilities Management’. City were established in 1985 and the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest privately held, integrated FM companies.

Job Purpose: 

To maintain and repair a range of electrical, mechanical plant and equipment in retail outlets including all building services as defined on the “Scope of Works” in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down Company Health and Safety policy. To undertake regular planned store visits and complete PPM tasks and minor repairs requested by the Customer. To undertake a variety of legal compliance electrical testing including emergency lighting, fire alarm and in-house servicing of equipment. To undertake a variety of electrical repairs arising from periodic inspection and testing. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• To represent the Company in a professional manner at all times and develop a good working relationship with City FM and retail outlet teams. 
• To ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately, on time and to the laid- down procedures. 
• To respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and undertake repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible. 
• To prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times and in the case of major delays to liaise with your Supervisor for direction. 
• To order materials in line with laid-down procedures in a timely manner. 
• To advise the Helpdesk where 3rd party contractor attendance is needed for either a quotation or to effect specialist repairs and to provide the job specification.
• To advise the Manager of any repair and maintenance issues that are likely to affect the smooth running of the retail outlet. To manage the attendance of subcontractors and to ensure they undertake the works to the agreed standards and within budgeted costs.
• To carry out minor alterations and installations within the individual’s technical competence in accordance with current specifications.
• To assist other engineers in other areas when requested to do so by the Supervisor. 
• To ensure all tools and equipment necessary (as per company tool list) to complete maintenance and repairs are available and serviceable at all times. 
• To ensure remedial works are completed in a timely manner. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation/Maintenance/ JIB recognised required.
• 18th edition is required.
• PAT Testing qualification is desirable
• Fire alarm qualification is desirable
• Full UK Driving License
• To work on-call rota 24/7 basis.
• Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, e.g. commercial ovens, dishwashers and microwaves 
• Quality of repairs and maintenance undertaken by you and 3rd party contractors.
• Speed and efficiency of work.
• Response to service call requests within agreed response time.
• Response, first fix, repair and PPM completion statistics or other KPI’s as advised.
• Timeliness and accuracy of all reports, surveys and company paperwork.
• Achievement of PPM schedule and monthly work requests from Store Managers.
• Customer and colleague relationships and feedback. 

Interested candidates should forward their CV to Haley Small at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED