Job Description
About the job
Maintenance Technician / Electrician
Permanent
Based in Glasgow
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician / Electrician to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in Glasgow. You will be responsible for Installing, Maintaining, Modifying and repairing all Electrical systems in Waterstones stores and Cafes across the Glasgow / Central Scotland area. This is a varied role which will require you to also support with basic plumbing, joinery and painting and decorating duties across your area.
Please note: You will need a full UK driving licence for this role. A van is supplied for your use. This is a Monday to Friday role with no weekend working or call out.
What you will be doing
* Installing, Maintaining, Modifying and repairing all Electrical systems in Waterstones stores and Cafes.
* Ensuring that Electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations.
* Supervise ongoing Electrical system installations and providing technical expertise to installation teams when needed.
* Identifying Electrical problems and repairing them via store audit process.
* Advise the company management when to replace electrical and fire safety equipment to prevent hazards.
* Conducting general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment.
* Use wiring diagrams and scope of works to complete minor project refurbishment works.
* Carry out annual store energy and store condition report audits.
* Carry out statutory compliance tasks such as Fire Alarm Testing, Emergency Light testing and Portable Appliance testing.
* Complete any required remedial works and issue certification.
* Able to undertake other maintenance duties outside your core trade when required, Basic Joinery, Plumbing and decorating, (As you would at home).
* Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks assigned from help desk, CAFM system.
What we need from you
* Time Served Electrician preferably from a FM background.
* Hold BS7671 18th Edition qualification.
* UK Driving Licence.
* Fire Alarm System Servicing and Maintenance qualification Desirable
* PASMA Tower Scaffold Card desirable.
* IPAF Card Desirable.
* Asbestos Awareness, Desirable.
Person Profile
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to explain complex issues and technical concepts to non-technical audiences
* Ability to problem solve – often thinking outside of the box to solve problems
* Calm and professional approach
* Friendly and approachable nature with great communication skills
* Time management skills
* Ability to work from instruction and make decisions as needed with minimal supervision
Why work for Waterstones
Waterstones is the cornerstone of bookselling across the UK and Ireland. Joining Waterstones means being an active part in a success story that began in 1982, and books are as popular now as the day we started.
Trading across the UK, Ireland and Europe, we are present in over 300 shopping locations, where Waterstones continues to thrive, each year actively pursuing a programme of new bookshop openings. Online at Waterstones.com, we meanwhile mirror the essence of our bookshops, further showcasing the unique enthusiasm and knowledge of our booksellers.
If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you.