Electrician

KPJ Group are interested in talking with electricians for a fantastic opportunity that has become available at a maintenance/repair company based in Bury.

JOB ROLE:

To provide routine and reactive electrical (and mechanical, where appropriate) installation, removal, maintenance and repair services.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM) services on electrical, instrumentation (and mechanical, where appropriate) equipment and controls.
• Carry out fault finding to identify and repair electrical (and mechanical, where appropriate) faults on equipment, instrumentation or controls.
• Remove and/or install electrical (and mechanical, where appropriate) equipment, instrumentation and controls.
• Help in identifying the root causes of breakdowns and failures, suggest remedial work to improve the installation and prevent re-occurrence.
• Provide out of hours emergency cover 24/7 on a rotational basis.
• Assist in producing maintenance schedules for electrical equipment, instrumentation and controls.
• Advise and/or assist other personnel where necessary.
• Carry out all work within the agreed budgetary and time limits.
• Complete all necessary work records, documentation and reports.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
• Ensure all work is carried out strictly in accordance with all published Company policies and procedures, including Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.

ESSENTIAL:
• City & Guilds, NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering
• Experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial plant, equipment and controls
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Computer literate

DESIRABLE:
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing or equivalent qualification
• Experience of pumping systems

YOU WILL:
• Present a positive image including personal appearance, punctuality and reliability.
• Understand and play to own strengths with confidence.
• Self-motive yourself & take personal responsibility for making things happen.
• Have the ability to accept feedback and a willingness to learn and develop own skills, knowledge and behaviour.
• Display assertiveness and persistence by reacting positively to set-backs.
• Work as part of a team by showing respect, support and consideration for the views and actions of colleagues and others.
• Take a personal pride in achievements.

ADDITIONAL:
• You must possess a valid driving licence.
• £100 standby allowance paid for being available for out of hours breakdowns, plus payment for actual hours worked – this operates on a rota basis currently 1 week in 4.
• Company pension contribution of 2%
• BUPA – diagnosis cover for employee only

HOURS:
7am – 3.30pm Monday-Friday with 30 minutes for lunch (40 hours per week)- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.

This is a permanent full-time position.