Job Overview

Working within the Electrical (Maintenance) Team, you will be required to conduct planned/response maintenance and remedial works on various plant and systems including: Electrical Equipment and installations, Catering Equipment, Hazardous Areas Systems and Fire Alarms

Mitie are sourcing a key role to support the Electrical (Maintenance) Team. The team currently carry out pre-planned maintenance and electrical installation taskings in and around technical and domestic accommodation on the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands) estate. The ideal candidate would have significant practical experience in the building services industry or related disciplines, including a good understanding of installation work and test and inspection along with other key skills linked to successful maintenance and upgrading of the MOD estate. The candidate must have a valid and transferable car driving license and be prepared to receive further training, support and development

Main Duties

• Undertake electrical installation and maintenance of low voltage systems including Electrical equipment and installations, Hazardous areas and Fire Alarms. Carry out Pre Planned maintenance tasks and reactive works on the MOD estate.
• Work to electrical drawings e.g. installation, circuit diagrams and line schematics. Modify or update drawings as necessary to maintain an accurate record.
• Produce a quality end product first time with no re-work required. Including advising management and client chain when to replace aged electrical equipment to prevent hazards.
• Qualify for entry in Skilled Persons Register.
• Organise work to minimise lost time, or non productive time.
• Accurately record details of repairs on work dockets and complete labour records for time worked. Ensure overtime records are fully legible and submitted on time to the Supervisor.
• Respond to emergency call outs as and when required.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by your line manager, or Management team.

What we are looking for

Education / Qualifications / Training 

• Qualified electrical (18th Edition) BS7671 qualified, City & Guilds, Requirements for Electrical Installations or equivalent.
•  BS 2391 (or equivalent) Testing & Inspection of Electrical installations.
•  IOSH managing safely · Knowledge of Permit to Work systems.

Desireable

• C&G (or equivalent) Certificate in Design, Installation, Commissioning and Certification of Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Systems. 
• AP electrical

Knowledge & Experience

• Experienced in all aspects of electrical installation and maintenance of low voltage systems.
• Capable of working to and understanding Drawings i.e. Installation, Circuit Diagrams and Line Schematics.
• Good working knowledge of H&S legislation.

Skills & Abilities.

• Full driving license.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Desireable

• Served recognised apprenticeship.
• Experience of working abroad.
• Experience of an MOD environment.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• Self motivated team member with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline.