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* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - North East
* Town/City: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
* Posted: 24/04/2025
* Listed in: Electrical Engineering
* Reference: 011312_1745497205
* Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + additional merit rate of £0.27 - £4.73 per hour
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - North East
* Town/City: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
* Posted: 24/04/2025
* Listed in: Electrical Engineering
* Reference: 011312_1745497205
Job Description
Role: Electrician
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 + additional merit rate of £0.27 - £4.73 per hour, overtime, and testing hourly rate where applicable
Role based: Newcastle
Travel: You will be traveling to different depots and client sites. A company van will be available. You must be available to travel and occasionally stay overnight. The role involves carrying out electrical testing, installation, amendments to circuits, refurbishment, and fit-out of Portakabin buildings, as well as aftersales and rectification work. Flexibility to travel and work in a fast-paced environment is essential. Opportunities for skill development and working with an experienced team are available.
Responsibilities include:
* Applying electrical principles in design, installation, and maintenance
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and legislation
* Designing and installing electrical systems meeting current regulations
* Testing buildings to standards and completing documentation
* Overseeing testing requirements as a qualified supervisor
* Fault finding and rectification of systems
* Using reconditioned fittings and materials prioritizing quality
* Ensuring workmanship adheres to standards
* Supporting additional tasks, including installation and termination of building works
Essential Criteria:
* Recognized electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2360/2380/2381, JIB Card, City & Guilds 2395)
* Experience in construction industry preferred but not required if qualified
* Understanding of health and safety practices and legislation
* Good organization and communication skills
* Full UK driving license (essential for travel)
Benefits & Opportunities
* 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
* Contributory pension
* Reward schemes and awards
* Health and wellbeing services, volunteering days, funded qualifications
* Career progression opportunities
Why Portakabin?
Portakabin employs over 2,000 people across Europe, delivering modular building solutions for various sectors. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity and making reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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