NWFR Mobile Electrician

EQUANS is looking for a Mobile Electrician to join our team on a permanent basis for our North-West Fire and Rescue contract, covering 8 fire stations across Cumbria and Lancashire. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.  

General Overview:

To carry out planned & reactive maintenance including statutory and mandatory compliance across the North West Fire and Rescue properties.

This is a customer facing role with tight deadlines, so communications skills and ability to prioritise tasks are essential.
Key attributes are:
• Ability to demonstrate the values of drive, commitment and cohesion 
• Capable of building strong working relationships and able to demonstrate excellent customer focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of sound decision making whilst working under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good IT skills to work on tablets to view and update tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team
40 Hours per week, flexible working may be required from time to time to suit business needs.
Across 9 fire stations across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Full driving licence required, vehicle will be provided.

Qualifications and Experience 
• A recognised industry qualification will be required, and previous experience is essential
• QC Number required
• Edition 18 is essential
• Trade qualified Electrician with at least 5-years post apprenticeship experience
• Legionella & Asbestos awareness (preferable – can provide training)
• MEWP Licence (preferable but not essential)
• First aid trained (preferable but not essential)
• Experience within a similar role/environment is essential
• Full Clean Driving Licence
• Computer literate with good skills in word, excel, email, internet etc
• Able to work on own initiative
• Good knowledge of SHEQ procedures, risk assessments, work permits etc

Main Duties & Responsibilities
1 Apply relevant trade skills to undertake scheduled, planned and reactive maintenance tasks on electrical plant and equipment, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards of workmanship and safety.
2 Investigating, trouble shooting and rectifying defects in all electrical installations and associated equipment/components.  Ensure all record keeping functions are completed on a daily basis, ensuring any parts required are clearly and accurately stated.
3 Maintain appropriate qualifications, and up-to-date trade knowledge, as may be required for the safe and efficient performance of duties.
4 To liaise as necessary with client representatives and resolve any matters which may arise. 
5 To immediately report any potentially dangerous situations to the Management.
6 Ensure the satisfactory, prompt and accurate completion of any associated paperwork as required by the company
7 To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans 

8 Comply with all applicable standards, policies and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
9 To comply with the Company’s Policies, Management Plans and Procedures
10 To undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may reasonably be required within the Department / Service. Significant permanent changes in duties will require agreed revisions to be made to this Job Description
11 To participate on the On Call Rota & occasional out of normal working hours activities

What can we offer you? 
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 
24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary 
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
Gym membership discounts  
Cycle to work scheme  
Holiday purchase scheme 
2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?  
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 
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What’s next? 
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.