Electrician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KSD Support Services Ltd is part of the KSD Group, a leading building maintenance and facilities management provider operating across the UK. The company delivers comprehensive FM services to a portfolio of prestigious clients, including major retail, hospitality, and commercial organisations such as Tesco and Stonegate Group.

JOB PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the effective delivery of an electrical maintenance services across multiple different client sites. This includes carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks and responding to reactive electrical issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Duties:

The primary responsibilities are detailed below, however KSD Support Services Ltd may require additional responsibilities to be absorbed within reason from time to time to meet business demands.

• Perform scheduled PPM tasks on electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal functionality and compliance.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance calls and carry out fault diagnosis, repairs, and replacements, as directed by the Helpdesk within a set timeframe so client expectations are met.
• Electrical signage fault finding and repair.
• Install door entry systems.
• Conduct electrical inspections, testing, and reporting in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Install and maintain wiring and lighting systems.
• Commercial / emergency lighting repair and installation.
• EICR certification and remedial tasks.
• Fire alarm inspection and repair.
• Air conditioning first attendance and electrical repair.
• Fuse box and circuit breaker repair.
• Install new switches and sockets.
• Water heater maintenance and replacement.
• Power supply to auto-doors, fridge, security and catering and concession equipment.
• Magnetic locks.
• Liaise with site/project managers and other trades to coordinate electrical maintenance tasks effectively.
• Providing support and advice to non-electrical engineers.
• Maintain accurate records of all completed work, parts used, and follow-up requirements.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.
• Participate in the 'out-of-hour service on a Rota basis, on average 1 in 4 weeks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Requirements:

Full Clean UK Driving License.

Have a positive 'can do attitude.

Be a great team player as well an ability to work on your own initiative.

Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.

Be able to priorities all allocated work sensibly and efficiently.

Confident using handheld IT Equipment - Basic understanding of Excel, Outlook and word.

Full industry recognised Electrical Installation qualification obtained to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.

BS 7671 - 18th Edition - The IET Wiring Regulations certification.

ECS Card.

Desirable Requirements:

City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing Course (Periodic & Initial Inspection & Testing) desirable

Knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems.

Previous experience working within facilities management would be beneficial.

First Aid certificate.

Asbestos Awareness certificate.

IPAF - Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom certificate.

PASMA - Mobile Access Tower for Users desirable certificate.

UKPIA / SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport card.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Working Hours:

The role will involve working a 45 hours per week. You must be flexible with working days/hours, working away, early starts, late finishes and some weekend work.

The role will involve participating in providing an out of hours service on a rota basis (1 week in every 6 weeks approx.). This will involve unsocial hours, weekends and public and bank holidays.

Regular overtime available.

Benefits:

Company Benefits:

Fully equipped company van for business use

Fuel card provided

Trade cards

Company mobile phone

Full uniform and PPE kit supplied

Comprehensive training and professional development programmes

Support for further qualifications and professional certifications

Clear career progression opportunities

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Workplace pension contributions 3% employer, 5% employee