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Reporting directly to the team manager the Power Systems Technician will be part of a multi-skilled team covering the South West service area. Even though you are part of a team you’ll be providing your individual contribution to this multi skilled team providing day to day operational duties. Some travel outside of the normal team area may be required in exceptional circumstances.
Salary/package: Up to £43,750 per annum plus Unpredictability allowance 5% of salary and comprehensive company benefits
Location: South West England – Devon and Cornwall
Your key responsibilities will include:
- To undertake Planned Maintenance, proactive and reactive works issued through Resource Ops Centre within set out time frames to ensure we meet our Customer SLA’s.
- To actively participate in 24/7 365 callout response as per the scheduled rota.
- To undertake contractor supervision duties as required, including monitoring of contractors and their workmanship, so that relevant standards are met.
- To ensure that equipment operates to specified performance criteria.
- To ensure equipment the equipment is maintained to conform to agreed company standards.
- Working in a safe manner at all times, following current Health & Safety legislation and Arqiva SHEQ policy.
- Support upgrades and modifications to existing systems and networks following agreed instructions.
- Be willing to learn new transmission skills, a willingness to train to climb would be an advantage.
- PC literate and able to Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting of actions taken.
- Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements.
- Engage with customers and build positive working relationships.
Must Haves
- A valid driving license.
- 5 years previous experience in Field Services OR completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship in similar environment.
- City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition Regulations
- City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection and Test OR City & Guilds 2365 – Diploma in Electrical Installations.
Ideal but not essential would be:
Experience of working on Generators and Distribution boards.
Safety, Health and Environment - understands and applies legislation, policies and procedures relevant to role.
Regulation and standards – understand relevant regulatory, industry and customer standards, including customer service level agreements. Ensure appropriate technical standards are maintained and report any significant deviations from them.
Power and environment – working knowledge of the principles of power supplies, Switch boards, Generators, environmental controls, analogue and digital electronics.
Support the group’s internal and external customers in all aspects of power and environmental systems operation and maintenance.
Work as a member of a multi-discipline team to perform electrical and mechanical aspects of an integrated Maintenance Schedule and as advised by the Team Manager.
What’s On Offer?
- Location: South West England – Devon and Cornwall
- Salary/package: Up to £43,750 + Unpredictability allowance 5% of salary
- Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
- Company Laptop
- Company Mobile
- Company pension scheme
- Initially 25 days leave rising with service length.
More than anything, we want to work with people who are passionate about what they do and believe in our vision. So, if you think you have most of the skills and / or experience we are looking for, then please do apply for the role - we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sector in the UK and beyond. Through our infrastructure we ensure media and data is taken from, and delivered to where it is most valued, whether that’s from broadcasters to your TV screen or radio, or from your smart meter to the utility company. Even if you haven’t heard of us before, the chances are you’re indirectly a customer of ours and our infrastructure is part of your everyday life. We have a rich heritage and an exciting future ahead of us, and there’s so much more to us that we can’t wait to share with you.
What do you need to be the best version of you…
We have worked closely with our colleagues during the past 18 months to create Work. Life. Smarter. – our approach and commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture for everyone. Our approach gives our colleagues empowerment and support to work in ways that enable them to thrive in their role. We are very much on a learning journey at Arqiva, but through a balance of in-person and remote working opportunities, we are encouraging our teams to work together to put in place what works best for them, ensuring that they’re meeting individual, team and customer needs.
Our colleagues feel empowered by the opportunities available to them to ensure we all bring our very best selves to work, wherever that may be, and we welcome the opportunity to talk to you about how Work. Life. Smarter. could work for the role you are interested in, as well as formal flexible working requests such as part-time or job shares.
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For us, building a working environment that is diverse, inclusive and engaged, is a positive for both our colleagues and our customers. This is why we have invested in our partnerships with initiatives and organisations such as Tommy's Pregnancy at Work, Inclusive Employers and WISE (Women in Science and Engineering).
We also have active and thriving networks to support our colleagues like our Working Families network, Women at Arqiva and Diversity Ambassadors. Take a look at our LinkedIn Life page for more details.
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