Approved Electrician | Woking, Surrey | £240 a day | Full time
9 days ago
Woking
We are seeking an experienced Approved Electrician to carry out electrical refurbishment, upgrade, maintenance, and installation works within schools and educational establishments. The successful candidate will hold a valid Gold ECS Card, possess an Enhanced DBS Certificate (or be willing to obtain one), and demonstrate a professional approach when working in occupied educational environments. • Carry out electrical refurbishment works within schools and colleges., • Install, alter, and upgrade lighting and power installations., • Replace and upgrade distribution boards and consumer units., • Install containment systems including conduit, trunking, tray, and basket where required., • Install and terminate lighting, socket outlets, switches, emergency lighting, and ancillary equipment., • Carry out 1st and 2nd fix electrical installations., • Upgrade existing electrical systems to current standards., • Complete minor electrical alterations and additions., • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)., • Respond to reactive maintenance and electrical repairs., • Diagnose and rectify electrical faults., • Replace defective electrical components and accessories., • Carry out testing following repairs and installations., • Ensure systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational., • Carry out inspection, testing, and fault finding where competent., • Ensure all work complies with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations., • Complete relevant certification and job documentation., • Identify and report defects or non‑compliant installations., • Work safely within occupied schools, academies, and colleges., • Maintain a professional appearance and behaviour at all times., • Be aware of safeguarding procedures when working around children and vulnerable people., • Minimise disruption to teaching staff, pupils, and school operations., • Adhere to school security procedures and contractor policies., • Maintain clean, tidy, and safe work areas., • Gold ECS/JIB Approved Electrician Card., • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)., • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)., • Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check)., • Experience in refurbishment and maintenance electrical works., • Competent in fault finding and electrical repairs., • Ability to work independently and from electrical drawings., • Good communication and customer service skills., • Strong awareness of health and safety requirements., • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)., • City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing., • Emergency Lighting experience., • Fire Alarm installation or maintenance experience., • IPAF., • PASMA., • First Aid at Work., • Asbestos Awareness. #J-18808-Ljbffr