Electrician/Site Technician – Job Profile
MH Mar 2012 2011
Role: Qualified Electrician/Technician; Site and Factory Work, Rapidly growing company
Salary: Up to £30,000 commensurate with experience.
Interviews: Before April 30th2012
Introduction:
Hydra-Valve offers advanced valve and pipeline solutions to the Water, Gas, Chemical and Private
sector. Using patented tooling valves and pipelines can be released, refurbished, maintained and
repaired in situ with little or zero disruption to supply, commonly without the need to excavate.
Rapid expansion has seen Hydra-Valve develop its scope of supply, including full M&E works and
Asset Survey work.
This expansion will continue in the current tough economic climate, due to the innovative solutions
we employ, coupled to a motivated and skilled team, providing excellence in everything we do,
and total customer satisfaction.
The Role:
This role is factory and field based and will include UK and international travel, with the need to
stay away from home depending upon the projects we deliver. Flexibly to complete a variety of
other tasks related to our business is expected.
Work would usually be as part of a team of 2/3, and due to the nature of the emergency response
and scheduled work we perform the working week is Monday to Friday, although weekend work is
occasionally required to meet the needs of our customers.
Utility site work usually demands staff with a reasonable level of fitness, with entry into confined
space, working at heights and other similar environments. Training will be given if required for
essential ‘cards’, e.g. EUSR.
Good personal presentation and the ability to communicate verbally and in brief site reports,
completed on a computer will be expected.
The role is based at Spondon, near Derby, and will suit someone living within commuting distance.
Requirements:
Main Requirements:
o Applicants should be fully qualified Electricians with City & Guilds 17th Edition
accreditation and a full driving licence.
o Ideal background for this role will be from Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance and
HM Forces.
o The roles will involve a daily travel so candidates must be fully prepared to travel on
a daily basis.
o Experience of site work, including H&S requirements – Water/Sewage industries
would be advantageous
o Working on Mechanical equipment to support our project work and efficient team
dynamics
o PAT Test, Factory, Machine wiring, new connection & maintenance
o Ability to problem solve, flexible and adaptable, committed and hard working
Skills
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Recent experience in a similar or junior role
Industrial/Site Experience
Neat and tidy work
Experience with PLCs would be useful, but not essential
Ability to communicate verbally & in written form
Site survey & specification
Component specification and purchase economically
Attitude:
o Positive outlook with good team working skills
o Flexible approach to work and time demands
o Good customer facing skills and personal presentation
o A ‘Can do’ attitude, with a logical and planned approach to work
o Calm and pragmatic when under time pressures
General:
o Clean Driving License & good driving record
o Physically fit
o Computer skills would be useful
o Be willing to work in confined spaces and also work at height
Training will be given (having these skills are of benefit when applying).
 Confined Space Training
 EUSR Gas and Water
 Construction Skills Certificate Scheme Card
Website: www.hydra-valve.com
To apply:
Please send a copy of your CV to chloeodonnell@hydra-valve.com
Mrs Chloe O’Donnell, Hydra-Valve AVPS Limited, Unit 4, Stoney Cross Industrial Park, Stoney
Gate Road, Spondon, Derby DE21 7RX
Tel: 01332 677700 Fax: 01332 677701