Job Purpose:
To carry out lighting planned maintenance and emergency repair work in ASDA stores to pre-determined standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down Company Health and Safety policy.
Key Accountabilities
* To represent the company in a professional and competent manner at all times and develop a good working relationship with the lighting mate, IST and ASDA colleagues.
* To complete the PPM schedule within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid-down procedures.
* To respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as and where necessary.
* To prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
* To order spares to the laid-down procedures.
* To organise and control the hiring of plant and equipment as necessary.
* To identify non-repairable faults in lighting equipment and promptly advise the Area Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
* To advise the GSM of any repair and maintenance issues relating to lighting that are likely to affect the smooth running of the store.
* To carry out surveys and complete reports as required by the Area Manager.
* To assist lighting technicians in other areas when requested to do so by the Area Manager.
* To ensure all tools and equipment necessary (as per company tool list) to complete maintenance and repairs are available and serviceable at all times.
* To supervise, monitor and control the work, attendance and timekeeping of the Lighting Mate(s) to ensure quality standards and efficiency are maintained.
* To ensure that all members of the lighting team are aware of and understand company practices and procedures relating to lighting installations.
* To work with company and ASDA colleagues to ensure that laid-down standards of quality are maintained at all times.
* All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down Company Health and Safety policy.
* To carry out all tasks assigned within the allotted time period to the satisfaction of the company and client.
* To be proficient in the use of written and verbal communication, report writing and recording procedures.
* To attend training courses as and where necessary and to ensure personal job skills keep pace with technical and business developments.
* Ensure all mandatory Evolve on-line training modules are completed.
* To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the company’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.
* To work with company and ASDA colleagues to ensure that laid-down standards of quality are maintained at all times.
* To represent the company in a professional and competent manner at all times and develop a good working relationships with City and ASDA colleagues.
* To comply with any other reasonable request or instruction from the City Management Team.
Financial Responsibility:
* To carry out work in the most cost-efficient manner.
* No budgetary accountability.
People Responsibility
* To represent the company in a professional manner always and develop a good working relationship with the technicians, Supervisors, Operations Manager and Head of Department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
General Education
* GCSE standard
Professional/Academic/ Vocational Qualifications
* Recognised electrical qualification
* 18th Edition
Specific Knowledge
* Electrical - Edition Wiring Regulations
* Health & Safety for working on Filling Station lighting (City-delivered course)
* Basic installation of lighting in stores, e.g. cable glands, conduits, track, light density and spread, cable types and loadings
Demonstrated Behaviours
* Ability to maintain/repair the full range of lighting equipment in an ASDA store to recognised standards, e.g. filament, fluorescent, mercury vapour, sodium, low voltage, car park
* Ability to maintain/repair high mast columns at ASDA stores to recognised standards (City-organised course)
* PC literate
Specialist Requirements
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Helpful / friendly manner
* Customer focused
* Self motivated
* Ability to work at heights
* Competent in the use of steps and ladders
* Able to operate high access equipment
* Ability to distinguish colours to the standard required for lighting maintenance and repair in buildings
* Full current driving licence
* Degree of flexibility required. Will be required to stay away from home occasionally.
* Willingness to work flexible hours. Night shift may be required.
Class 1 (7.5 tonne) driving licence.
IPAF 1b, 3a and 3b.