Approved Electrical Fitter – Site Services Department

Following expansion of our products and services AF Switchgear are currently looking to recruit an Approved Electrical Fitters – Site Services Department.  

37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Sunday, plus overtime as per JIB guidelines. 

This is anticipated to be worked as an average of 5 days in a 7-day period.  Overtime is paid on a daily basis in accordance with the agreements currently in force.  

As far as is reasonable and practicable, and where required, you will be available to work outside of basic hours and you will also need to be available to lodge away from home overnight.

You will be required to be flexible to an early start and early finish / late start and late finish, or working weekends for time off in the week.

You will be required to be available to work weekends as part of a normal working week with the options of time off in lieu during the following week, or paid overtime.

The role will require 

• Installation, service and maintenance of all aspects of switchgear and control panels on site
• Provide close customer liaison during the completion of works, working to specifications and company quality standards as delegated by Site Service Engineer (SSE)
• Carrying out switchboard modifications and maintenance generally as part of a team and occasionally on your own
• Assisting the team to correctly interpret drawings
• Issue after-service reports to SSE/Client where required
• Occasional working within our production facility

The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, be prepared to spend periods of time away from, be able to work to deadlines and have a flexible approach to overtime.

A full driving licence is essential for this position.

Hours:  37.5 per week

Full Time / Permanent

Benefits:

• This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
• 4.5 day working week – flexible start and finish times
• Family owned, successful & growing company
• Progressive pay scale
• Generous overtime rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
• 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Death in service benefit
• Company Sick pay
• Company Pension

Education: Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship and have an NVQ Level 3 in an electrical discipline