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 & 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&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).
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