Our client is in search of a Day Electrical Engineer to commence work at a prestigious site, offering an opportunity to gain valuable experience and progress within the role. We are seeking a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Engineer who will operate independently within the electrician trade, collaborating with General Maintenance Assistants as needed.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive repair and maintenance service for systems, plant, and equipment across all University buildings. The role involves adherence to a rotational schedule, with the possibility of working between 6 am : 7 pm, Monday to Friday, based on published work patterns.
Responsibilities:
: Execute work safely and effectively, adhering to relevant safety legislation, manufacturers manuals, and KUSCO Health and Safety Procedures.
: Conduct diagnostic and fault:finding tasks.
: Maintain and update asset registers.
: Perform maintenance tasks, including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative, and reactive maintenance.
: Interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications accurately.
: Assist in setting out new work, identifying materials for ordering, and collecting using relevant tools and equipment.
: Demonstrate flexibility by undertaking a wide range of duties, including those outside the primary trade area.
: Utilize hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and equipment within safety guidelines.
: Plan and carry out maintenance work on systems, plant, equipment, and buildings, ensuring satisfactory operation upon completion.
: Conduct inspections for pre:installations and investigate services required for new equipment and minor installation improvement works.
: Conduct site:based surveys and report defects to the appropriate manager.
: Prepare plant and equipment for independent insurance inspection for compliance with statutory regulations.
: Acquire skills in other trades, performing various tasks with suitable training.
: Oversee the work of service contractors on occasion.
: Liaise with the Asset Manager regarding plant, equipment, and building fabric failures, requesting the supply of goods and services as needed.
: Work in hazardous areas, confined spaces, and on contaminated equipment using appropriate protective equipment and safety measures.
: Liaise with and instruct others on aspects of the work.
: Complete daily individual administration tasks, including the timely completion of works/job dockets/tickets and logbooks.
: Utilize relevant software systems, including PDA's, CAFM system, BMS, work permit system, and ordering system with proper training.
: Assist with emergency work when requested, including outside normal working hours.
: Support the induction and training of new starters, apprentices, and maintenance staff as part of a personal development program.
: Utilize equipment such as ladders and scaffolding as required.
Qualifications:
: Completed an apprenticeship in Electrical or obtained an equivalent NVQ/C and G level 3.
: Emergency Lighting : Fundamentals, providing basic knowledge to design to relevant standards.
: Emergency Lighting : Maintenance, providing the required knowledge to maintain/test a commercial system for compliance.
: 17th edition and willingness to undertake 18th edition.
Knowledge and Skills:
: Sound knowledge of building maintenance and understanding of electrical systems.
: Basic knowledge of Health and Safety issues in connection with the Construction Industry.
: Ability to record detailed and accurate repair information.
: Proficient in using mobile electronic equipment (handhelds).