Technicians – Trainee Technicians

Following the expansion of our products and services AF Switchgear are currently looking to recruit a number of Electrical Technicians and Trainee Technicians with our works and site teams.  

Training / mentoring will be provided to ensure the skills necessary for testing and inspection are attained, together with a good understanding of current testing standard requirements, software applications and fault finding.

The role will require some periods away on site.  Having completed their training the successful candidate would be expected to:

• Carry out commissioning, SAT and IST as required
• Undertake on site client training
• Visit sites to carry out switchgear surveys
• Available to be on a call out rota with other members of the team to attend site as part of the company’s emergency call out agreements
• Undertake switchgear thermographic surveys as required
• Provide technical support both on site and in the works

Candidates will need to show their experience/qualifications as detailed below:

• Apprentice or time-served in an electrical discipline, such as installations or panel wiring or an electrical qualification
• Familiar with mechanical assembly of devices and copper busbar systems
• Knowledge of panel assembly / fabrication techniques
• Experience and knowledge of Switchgear and Control panel assembly would be beneficial
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Prepared to spend, potentially, long periods of time away from home
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Have a flexible approach to overtime
• Hold a full driving licence

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary offered according to experience

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• On-site parking
• BUPA

Schedule:

• Basic 37.5 hour week
• Overtime as required to fulfil the role

Experience:

• Apprentice or time served in an electrical discipline and a minimum of 3 years electrical experience