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  • Electrical Tester
    Electrical Tester
    3 days ago
    £45000–£52000 yearly
    Full-time
    Theale

    We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Tester to work primarily on new build housing sites. The role will involve testing and inspection across completed dwellings, landlord areas, and site temporary supplies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and growing contractor delivering high-quality installations on residential developments across the UK. Key Responsibilities • Carry out inspection and testing of new build dwellings, • Test and certify landlord supplies and communal areas, • Inspect and test site temporary electrical installations, • Complete Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs), • Conduct Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), • Identify faults and produce clear remedial reports, • Ensure all works comply with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), • Maintain accurate digital certification and documentation, • Liaise with site managers and project teams to meet deadlines Requirements • ECS Card, • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent), • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, • 2391-52 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent), • Proven experience testing on new build housing sites, • Strong knowledge of current regulations and compliance, • Full UK Driving Licence, • Candidates with extensive experience but limited qualifications also considered Desirable • Experience working on large residential developments, • Familiar with developer handover procedures, • Ability to manage workload across multiple plots, • Strong attention to detail and quality control What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience, • Company van and fuel, • Ongoing training and career progression, • Testing equipment provided, • 20 days holiday + bank holidays

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  • IT Technician Placement Programme
    IT Technician Placement Programme
    3 days ago
    £24000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Reading

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT Technician Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£30K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Technician courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one-off cost of £799, or a deposit of £112 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £78, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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  • Network Cabling Engineer
    Network Cabling Engineer
    1 month ago
    £32000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Reading

    As a Network Infrastructure Cabling Engineer, you will be responsible for installing both copper and fibre optic network cabling infrastructures in a wide variety of buildings across both the public and private sectors, this would include residential, commercial, defence and justice environments. Using your excellent installation standards and attention to detail, whilst following the installation design drawings and specification, you will take great pride in delivering high quality consistent and compliant installations to meet both Virtua UK’s and our customers’ expectations. Key Skills Required • 2+ years’ experience in the installation of network cabling infrastructures in a variety of building types., • Conversant in UTP Category 5e, UTP Category 6, UTP Category 6a, Voice and Fibre Optic installation practices including FTTx (Fibre to the Home), methodologies, and standards., • Copper and Fibre cable termination, fibre optic fusion splicing inclusive of testing using the latest network infrastructure test equipment., • Installation of all cable containment systems including PVC and Galvanized steel trunking, cable tray, basket, and conduits., • Knowledge of Openreach PIA network desirable, • Openreach MDU and associated accreditations desirable, such as N023 / N029 / SA20 / k008 / SA002., • Knowledge of GPON, XGPON, XGSPON network designs, splitter ratios and faut finding desirable., • An ECS Card and/or IPAF certification is essential., • Industry qualification, City & Guilds or BTEC in network data cabling system preferable., • Knowledge of the latest Health & Safety infrastructure construction guidelines, standards, fire safety and asbestos awareness., • An excellent problem solver, you will be proactive, flexible, and creative in your approach to each installation., • A positive attitude to working on one’s own initiative to achieve project goals., • Willingness to undertake specific customer required training and inductions

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  • Project Management Placement Programme
    Project Management Placement Programme
    5 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Reading

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Online Training Complete a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online from your own home. PM Role Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator (£25K-£45K starting salary). Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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