Job Description

Electrical Technician
Job Title: Electrical Technician
Department: Facilities Management / Engineering
Reports To: MEP Team Leader / FM Supervisor
Summary:
The Electrical Technician is a specialist focused on the maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems within a facility. They ensure the integrity, safety, and reliability of the electrical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Systems Maintenance: Perform PPM on electrical systems, including distribution boards, switchgear, cabling, lighting controls, and emergency lighting.
• Testing & Inspection: Conduct periodic electrical installation testing (e.g., EICR - Electrical Installation Condition Reports) and complete necessary certification.
• Fault Diagnosis: Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical faults quickly and safely.
• Installation: Install new electrical systems, power supplies, and lighting circuits as required for project work or upgrades.
• High Voltage (HV) / Low Voltage (LV): If trained, perform switching operations on HV/LV systems (authorized person status is a significant advantage).
• Compliance: Ensure all work complies with the latest IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition BS 7671) and electricity at work regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Mandatory: City & Guilds 2365 or 2357 (Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation).
• Mandatory: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certification.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as an electrician in a commercial/industrial environment.
• HV Authorized Person training is a major advantage for some sites.

Skills Required