JOB SPECIFICATION
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Electrician
Mears Ltd
Branch Manager/Contracts Manager
DATE:
JOB PURPOSE
To install, service and maintain electrical systems and appliances in domestic and commercial properties to a high quality standard in accordance with the current Edition of
Wiring Regulations.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
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2
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Reading and taking information off job outline tickets.
Measuring up to provide specifications.
Install service and maintain electrical systems and appliances in commercial and domestic premises.
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4
Carry out programmed maintenance and servicing in domestic and commercial premises.
Take reasonable care of the Health and Safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
DIMENSIONS
The primary reporting line is to Contract Leader / Site Manager the job role will include a close working relationship with other Managers, Regional H&S and Electrical Services
Managers.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To maximise appropriate use of a just in time stores operation. Responsible for safe guarding equipment, tools and stock. Minimise the financial and environmental impact of waste.
COMMUNICATIONS
Apart from Team Members the main contacts of this post are Customers/Clients, Contract
Leader/ Site Manager, Business Centre Staff, Operatives and Regional Support staff.
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KEY TASKS
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Undertake routine maintenance and servicing to electrical systems and appliances to the standards required by IET (GN1,3,5,7,8 in particular)
2 Trace, diagnose and rectify faults using appropriate testing and measuring equipment, ensuring systems and appliances are left in a safe and serviceable condition.
3
Conduct annual portable appliance tests on all the group office equipment and owned portable appliances as and if required.
4 Report all faulty appliances / installations that do not comply with current regulations.
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Replace sockets, light fittings and other electrical accessories.
Replacement of consumer units.
7 Rewiring of domestic properties both occupied and void
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Install smoke alarms and fans.
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Install Shower circuits and shower units
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Maintain communal external lighting.
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Earthing and protective bonding of installations.
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Erect use and dismantle access equipment.
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Maintain and replenish vehicle imprest stock. Collection and delivery of materials.
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Be prepared to act as a mentor to trainees within the organisation and encourage a learning environment.
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Obtain, where requested, Customer feedback on completion of works.
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Any other duties as deemed necessary, if these duties are of a greater level of responsibility or skill of those required in the post then full training and appropriate supervision will be provided.
KEY HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
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Co-operating with the employer or any other person in order to ensure that statutory requirements concerning Health and Safety are met.
2
Not to recklessly or intentionally interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of Health and Safety.
3
To assist with regular Health and Safety inspections in their own workplace.
To repair and/or replace timber roofs
Essential
The successful candidate will be able to install, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical
Certificate or Electrical Condition Report for the type of work being undertaken.
City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2, or
NVQ Level 3 Including AM2, or
City and Guilds 2330 Levels 2 and 3, or (from Sept 2011)
City and Guilds 2357 Including AM2
City and Guilds 2392 – Fundamental Certification, Inspection and Testing, limited to Installation, Inspection & Testing of new works only or if required by the role, or:
City and Guilds 2391 (or to have shown competence in the area of Inspection &
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Desirable
Competencies
Personal Styles and Behaviour
Testing electrical installations, in accordance with Guidance Note 3 of the IET and have a good knowledge of a variety of electrical installation work. Or to have been assessed by such persons as the NICEIC for the role of Qualifying Supervisor) or
City and Guilds 2394 –Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical
Installations, and
City and Guilds 2395 – Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical
Installations, and
City and Guilds 2382-10/12 or 2382-20 (17 th Edition of the Wiring Regulations)
City and Guilds 2399 (Environmental and Renewable Technologies)
Should the role requires the candidate to work on and maintain Solar Thermal Hot
Water Systems or The Installation and maintenance of Small Scale Solar
Photovoltaic Systems.
C&G2377 (Portable Appliance Testing) Should the role require the candidate to carry out PAT.
Demonstrates the MEARS 5 Behaviours.
M otivational – and able to motivate and inspire others to succeed
E mpowers - colleagues and creates an environment of trust
A bility - to put the customer first.
R ole Model - (Respect)
S tandards – sets, maintains and monitors high standards
The ability to communicate on a one-to-one basis and produce information in a written form, including completion of all necessary work documentation.
The ability to work with the minimum of supervision as part of a team
Must be prepared to work anywhere that the Groups or its agents require.
Team working
Customer focused
Communication Skills (Oral /Written)
Decision making & problem solving
Organisational Skills
The post holder may be required to work in any location throughout the town/city and work may vary from location to location.
The post holder must be prepared to comply with all the Groups policies.
Must be prepared to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding and work in confined spaces and in a variety of work conditions that may prevail at that time.
Must be prepared to undertake any additional training associated with the specific requirements of the trade, as well as training in Equal
Opportunities.
Must possess a full, well-maintained tool kit at all times.
Must possess a valid full driving licence.
Must be able to participate in emergency service involving working outside normal hours as and when required.
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Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be pursued.
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