Electrician

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Role overview

As a member of our multi-skilled and mobile site team, you will be responsible for the on-site installation, testing and sign-off of our projects. You will be enthusiastic and keen to solve problems and assist in the delivery of our projects in a manner that exceeds our customers’ expectations and ensures that our work adheres to the Company’s management systems including all occupational health and safety (OH&S), environmental and quality policies and requirements.

The day-to-day activities of this role will involve travelling to a client’s site and carrying out the electrical installation and testing work required for that project including associated paperwork. You will be part of a mechanical and electrical team and assist mechanical trades when required.

Your role

· Carry out electrical installation and refurbishment works on existing water company sites in accordance with the project requirements and programme.

· Work on client sites across the region – you may be required to work away from home and stay overnight during the week subject to the project location and in accordance with the project needs. You may be required to undertake paid overtime as required.

· Work outside and on sites that convey sewage as well as drinking water and comply with the necessary hygiene standards.

· Work on multiple projects simultaneously if required.

· Assist the project team to specify job requirements and the parts / equipment / materials needed for the job as well as compile survey reports for quotation purposes.

· Work in the company workshops as required to build and repair electrical systems and equipment.

· Read, understand and follow risk assessments and method statements.

· Inspect, survey, identify faults, carry out works and test electrical systems.

· Complete required paperwork for each project and compile reports as necessary to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully, accurately and timely.

· Utilise design drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects.

· Be able to trouble shoot when issues arise and follow the correct procedure to identify solutions and ensure they are implemented effectively.

· Compliance with BS7671 requirements as well as company and client specific standards.

· To be accountable to yourself and your co-workers and take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and all others under your control.

· To work as part of a team and to cooperate with other staff / trades.

· Ensure the quality of your work on site is completed right first time and to Company standards.

· Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures and work instructions including commitment to working with the Company to achieve its OH&S, environmental and quality objectives and always using correct Personal Protective Equipment.

· Observe and comply with all good working practices.

· Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces in industrial environments.

Qualifications and skills

We are looking for people who share our passion and willingness to deliver an excellent service safely. If you are dedicated with a positive attitude, then we want to hear from you! We are looking for the following qualifications and attributes:

· 2+ years’ related experience post qualification in electrical installation and testing, preferably in the UK water sector

· Fully qualified electrician (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) (essential)

· 17th / 18th Edition (essential)

· City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection (advantageous)

· Control and automation experience (advantageous)

· Jib Gold card

· Valid UK driving licence (essential)

· Confined spaces training (preferable)

· ECS Gold card or can easily obtain one

· EUSR clean water card (preferable)

· Emergency first aid or First Aider (preferable)

· Able to work well in a team and give as well as take instruction

· Punctuality and reliability

· Excellent health and safety knowledge and application

· Willingness to learn and undertake training as required

· Positive “can do” attitude with flexible approach to work and ability to work on own initiative

Working Conditions

· Based at treatment works, pumping stations, or regional sites.

· Includes site visits, climbing ladders, confined space areas (with training).

· Participation in standby/rota call-out system may be required.

· Outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Some of our benefits include:

• Career development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s network, Women’s network, and Young People’s network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.