Electrical Day Engineer

Our client is in search of a Day Electrical Engineer to commence work at a prestigious site, offering an opportunity to gain valuable experience and progress within the role. We are seeking a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Engineer who will operate independently within the electrician trade, collaborating with General Maintenance Assistants as needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive repair and maintenance service for systems, plant, and equipment across all University buildings. The role involves adherence to a rotational schedule, with the possibility of working between 6 am - 7 pm, Monday to Friday, based on published work patterns. Responsibilities:

• Execute work safely and effectively, adhering to relevant safety legislation, manufacturers' manuals, and KUSCO Health & Safety Procedures.
• Conduct diagnostic and fault-finding tasks.
• Maintain and update asset registers.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications accurately.
• Assist in setting out new work, identifying materials for ordering, and collecting using relevant tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate flexibility by undertaking a wide range of duties, including those outside the primary trade area.
• Utilize hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and equipment within safety guidelines.
• Plan and carry out maintenance work on systems, plant, equipment, and buildings, ensuring satisfactory operation upon completion.
• Conduct inspections for pre-installations and investigate services required for new equipment and minor installation improvement works.
• Conduct site-based surveys and report defects to the appropriate manager.
• Prepare plant and equipment for independent insurance inspection for compliance with statutory regulations.
• Acquire skills in other trades, performing various tasks with suitable training.
• Oversee the work of service contractors on occasion.
• Liaise with the Asset Manager regarding plant, equipment, and building fabric failures, requesting the supply of goods and services as needed.
• Work in hazardous areas, confined spaces, and on contaminated equipment using appropriate protective equipment and safety measures.
• Liaise with and instruct others on aspects of the work.
• Complete daily individual administration tasks, including the timely completion of works/job dockets/tickets and logbooks.
• Utilize relevant software systems, including PDA's, CAFM system, BMS, work permit system, and ordering system with proper training.
• Assist with emergency work when requested, including outside normal working hours.
• Support the induction and training of new starters, apprentices, and maintenance staff as part of a personal development program.
• Utilize equipment such as ladders and scaffolding as required.
  
  Completed an apprenticeship in Electrical or obtained an equivalent NVQ/C&G level 3.
• Emergency Lighting - Fundamentals, providing basic knowledge to design to relevant standards.
• Emergency Lighting - Maintenance, providing the required knowledge to maintain/test a commercial system for compliance.
• 17th edition and willingness to undertake 18th edition.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Sound knowledge of building maintenance and understanding of electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety issues in connection with the Construction Industry.
• Ability to record detailed and accurate repair information.
• Proficient in using mobile electronic equipment (handhelds).