Site Commissioning Engineer

We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer.

Reporting to the Head of Commissioning, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • Carry out commissioning, SAT and IST as required
  • Carry out on site training
  • Visit sites to carry out site / switchgear surveys.
  • To be on call to attend site as part of the emergency call out agreements.
  • Provide technical support both on site and in the works
  • Allocate tasks to operatives
  • Remain on the job in a productive or supporting role.
  • Give guidance and support the team
  • Assist the team to correctly interpret drawings.
  • Inform the Engineering office of any urgently required parts, critical shortages and any concerns regarding parts/build/people/equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness/tidiness in and around your working area.
  • Provide technical support, testing and training for all aspects of switchgear and control panels.
  • Responsible for complying with and implementing the Q&E management system within their area of activity.
  • Benefits:

    • Competitive salary
    • Bike to work scheme
    • On-site parking
    • BUPA
Apply to: Diane Bunting dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 
 

How to Apply

  1. Download and fill in the Application Form

 

2. Email your Application Form and CV dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 

Commissioning Manager

We are looking for a Commissioning Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Commissioning the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  •     Lead and manage data centre type projects (travel required for the role ~ to be discussed at interview).
  •     Lead and manage the commissioning process. Supervision of on-site maintenance projects
  •     Commissioning of Switchgear without compromising quality, health, safety or the environment.
  •     Efficiently manage projects to maximise the profits of the Company.
  •     Supervision of sub-contractors to ensure their tasks are approve and controlled as required.
  •     Review and manage sub-contractor works making sure they are working in line with  company requirements.
  •     Monitor   changes   to   identify   and   tackle   new    risk   management challenges.
  •     Eliminate defects, unsafe acts/conditions and pollution by targeting “Zero Harm”.
  •     Conforming to, and always complying to reasonable directions and regulations of the  Company.
  •     Management of all day to day on site commissioning operations.
  •     Be aware of the quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) matters related to the works in hand and communicate and promote QHSE compliance requirements.
  •    Carry out toolbox talks and task briefings as required.
  •    Reporting commissioning progress on all activities both internally and externally.
  •    Report any delays or issues that may arise from the commissioning process.
  •    Attending commissioning meetings and reporting on progress.      
  •    Complete RAMS and ensure they’re communicated, understood, acknowledged and followed.
  •    Ensure Permit to Work systems are implemented effectively and correctly.
  •    Responsible for compiling testing and commissioning documentation including verifying and signing off all results.
  •    Monitor the correct completion of site activities.
  •    Ensure the safety and welfare of site operatives and other people who may be affected by the works in hand.
  •    Ensure PPE is use correctly and is in good condition.
  •    Ensure work equipment is used correctly and is in good working order. Report near misses and accidents.
  •    Reduce avoidable site revisits.
  •    Help improve operatives knowledge and training.      
  •    Highlight and report areas of concern.
  •    Liaising with clients.
  •    Work at AFS headquarters in Sutton-in-Ashfield as and when required.

You will be required to undertake and supervise all aspects of work related to commissioning works undertaken by the Company in accordance with the Company’s documented safe system of work, including also:

  •    Completing records and certificates for handover to clients.
  •    Carrying out witness testing and provide associated documentation as required.
  •    Providing progress reports as necessary as to project status.
  •    To efficiently supervise and control site works i hand to maximise the profits of the Company without compromising quality, health, safety and environmental requirements.
  •    To report directly to the Head of Commissioning.
  •    At all times, ad in all respects, comply with the proper and reasonable directions of the Company.
  •    Request customer feedback.
  •    Ensure weekly reports are sent to management

Hours:

  •  07:00 – 17:00 on site Monday to Friday with some weekends as required. Hours as required to complete the work.

Essential qualifications:

  •     NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Discipline.     SSSTS.
  •     Experience in LV Switchgear.

The successful candidate must have:

  •     Full UK Driving Licence Valid Passport
  • Benefits:

    • Competitive salary
    • Bike to work scheme
    • On-site parking
    • BUPA
Apply to: Diane Bunting dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 
 

How to Apply

  1. Download and fill in the Application Form

 

2. Email your Application Form and CV dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 

E2E Tech 100

E2E Tech 100

E2E Tech 100 recognises the top 100 tech business leaders contributing substantially to the Uk economy.

We are super proud to announce that Mark Nutt on behalf of AF Switchgear has come in at No 77. 

This is a fantastic achievement by the team and timely recognition for all of our hard work in what is our 50th Anniversary year. 

E2E 100 is a significant initiative designed to showcase the very best British companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth, and presenting disruptive business strategies creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide and in some cases a global scale. 

E2E Tech 100
Schneider Electric Prime Plus Partner

Schneider Electric Prime Plus Partner

AF Switchgear are proud to announce that we are an approved Schneider Electric Data Centre Powertrain Specialisation Partner.

Nowadays the huge growth of the data center market is imposing new approaches in the design, build and commissioning of the electrical infrastructures, able to bring fast and flexible deployment in the different geographies.

Hence, the architectures standardisation and skid or prefab mounting concepts were deployed largely on the market place.

Data Center Powertrain Specialisation initiative of Schneider Electric is an exciting opportunity to address these new demands, by promoting end-to-end solutions to end-users and specifiers to operate on this market.

Those solutions rely on standard and repeatable blocks allowing productivity and savings by: cost optimisation, certified performances, simple execution and commissioning, reduced lead time.

After going through the whole Schneider Data Centre Powertrain Specialisation Partner Training AF Switchgear can now address all your Powertrain needs backed by Schneider Electric.

Schneider Electric Prime Plus Partner
ECA Excellence in Electrotechnical Engineering 50 Year Award

ECA Excellence in Electrotechnical Engineering 50 Year Award

A F Switchgear Ltd celebrates 50 years as ECA Member


As well as celebrating our 50th Year Anniversary, we are also celebrating 50 years as a Member of ECA – the UK’s leading trade association for electrotechnical and engineering services organisations.

We joined ECA in 1974. Since then we have undertaken a range of design, build and testing of bespoke LV distribution solutions activity.

ECA Director of Member Services Helen Atkinson added:

“The ECA is delighted that A F Switchgear Ltd is celebrating this considerable milestone. ECA membership offers an unbeatable package of resources, advice, and benefits, as well as the ability to network with the rest of ECA’s membership base. We look forward to continued collaboration with A F Switchgear Ltd in the years ahead.”

ECA has around 2,700 Members, who undertake a range of electrotechnical design, installation, inspection, testing, monitoring, and maintenance work. ECA members range from SME electrical firms to nationwide engineering services businesses, with a combined turnover of over £6 billion annually.

In addition, ECA runs a range of associate programmes for manufacturers, distributors, consultants, training providers, educators, specifiers, and end clients working within the electrotechnical arena.

ECA Excellence in Electrotechnical Engineering 50 Year Award
Trumpf TruBend 5130 Press Brake Machine

Trumpf TruBend 5130 Press Brake Machine

 We have recently taken delivery of a new TRUMPF TruBend 5130 Press Brake (5 Axis Machine). 

This recent addition to AF Switchgear will see an increase of throughput on the Press Brake cell by 50%, on both days and the afternoon shift with an overall increase to manufacturing hours of 73 hours per week.

TruBend 5130 Specification

Machine C frame
5 Axis Back gauge
3m Press beam
Spherical bearing of the press beam with press beam tilting
On-Demand Servo Drive with 4-cylinder technology
Distance measurement system (Y axis) with dynamic.
deflection compensation
Hydraulic oil filling (life-long fill)
Gauge fingers (two pieces)
TRUMPF hydraulic lower tool clamp
Touchpoint TruBend machine control
User management system
USB interface
RJ45 network interface
Network capability.
Remote support interface
Operating unit with foot switch
Communications rail
Mobile Control
CE marking and EC Machinery Directive
Standard safety device
Rear roller gate
Advanced standard configuration
Height adjustable operating panel arm

This recent purchase will also create additional skilled resource required from within the local areas of AF Switchgear.

Trumpf TruBend 5130 Press Brake Machine
Apprentice Open Evening 24th April 2024

Apprentice Open Evening 24th April 2024

Wednesday 24th April we held our Apprentice Open Evening for potential candidates looking at joining AF Switchgear Ltd as either an Electrical Panel Builder or Metal Fabricator. 

This year was our biggest turnout ever, a record number of candidates came along and spent a few hours meeting current Apprentices, employees and to learn more about our company and the Apprenticeship Scheme. 

We received very positive feedback from parents and candidates and we are sure we will have a great intake this year.

🌐 More details can be found in the Careers section on our website along with job specifications.

📲 Vision West Nottinghamshire College deal with initial applications so please contact them if you are interested in joining our Apprenticeship Scheme.

 Tel: 0800 121 8317

Apprentice Open Evening 24th April 2024