Approved Electrician
Reporting to: Operations Director
Location: Leicester
Role Overview
An experienced Approved Electrician is required to support the installation, maintenance, testing and inspection of electrical systems across a range of engineering and project environments.
The role will involve hands-on electrical installation work alongside supervising a small team of electricians to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Installation & Maintenance
- Install and maintain electrical wiring, control systems and lighting systems.
- Install containment systems to support and protect cabling.
- Carry out inspection and testing of installed electrical systems.
- Identify and diagnose electrical faults using appropriate testing equipment.
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and without defect.
Team Supervision
- Supervise and support a small team of tradespeople on site.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures, company policies and quality standards.
- Support the development and training of junior electricians.
Project Support
- Communicate regularly with the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
- Report delays or issues that could impact project schedules.
- Identify and report shortages in materials, equipment or plant to prevent delays.
- Interpret and work from electrical schematics, GA drawings and P&ID drawings.
- Produce sketches for containment and cable installations when required.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times.
- Follow all Health & Safety legislation and site procedures.
- Participate in near-miss reporting and safety improvement initiatives.
- Ensure RAMS remain up to date and advise management of any required changes.
- Ensure all documentation is completed in line with business management systems.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements including:
- GDPR
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- City & Guilds apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ post-apprenticeship experience
- BS7671 Wiring Regulations
- ECS Gold Card
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- P&ID drawings
- GA drawings
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Basic IT skills including Microsoft Word and email
Desirable
- SSSTS – Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme
- City & Guilds 2391 or 2395 Inspection & Testing
- Full UK Driving Licence
Training Requirements
(To be obtained within the first year)
- Asbestos Awareness
- First Aid
- PASMA
- Abrasive Wheels
- Manual Handling
- Face Fit
- IPAF 3a & 3b
- City & Guilds 2391 or 2395 Inspection & Testing
- BS7671 Wiring Regulations
- Fire Safety
- Working at Height
- SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme)
- Confined Spaces
- National Water Hygiene – Blue Card
- Minimum 30 hours of CPD annually
