Electrical Testing

Job title: Electrical Testing & Inspection Engineer -Landlords Communal Installations

Work Status: Permanent
Travel & Hours: Full time, core hours 08:00 – 17:00
Reporting Line: Qualified Supervisor Testing Contract

About Fixatex:

Fixatex LTD was established in 2000 and is an electrical service provider serving clients all over London and the Southeast. We're a family owned and operated firm with our head office, warehouse, and dedicated training centre in Hertford.

We take pride in the personal relationships we develop with our clients and their residents

General Description:

Carrying out Fixed wiring testing (EICRs) in a variety of properties, predominantly in the communal areas of housing association/local council properties and in sheltered accommodation schemes.  The post holder will also be required to complete required remedial works, including small installation works such as 3 phase distribution board replacements. The post holder may also at times be required to complete fixed wiring testing and inspection within domestic units. Some assigned jobs will involve working with an electrician's mate helping with remedial work, paperwork, tidying etc.

The post holder will assume responsibility for completing all jobs assigned to them by the company which will predominantly be test and inspection of electrical installations, but could also include (not limited to), electrical installation, reactive maintenance, and planned maintenance.

The company will expect all jobs to be completed to a high standard with the job holder using all technical knowledge to do so.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Complete EICR's and carry out necessary remedial works to current standards and client specifications
• Carry out electrical testing, inspection, installation and maintenance works as required.
• Have a good understanding of electrical systems and be able to identify/ report faults.
• Interpret electrical / site drawings when necessary
• Ensure safe working procedures in accordance with the current health and safety regulations and all other relevant regulations.
• Fill out all paperwork and/or use the Oneserve / Easy Cert applications accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicate with clients, residents and colleagues when required.
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Adhere to any company policy
• To undertake any training provided by the company
• To Support any business change for the benefit of the company
• Any ad-hoc duties as reasonably instructed by your line manager or directors

Required Skills, Attributes & Experience:

• Good knowledge of the electrical industry
• Extensive knowledge of the testing and inspection procedure.
• Experience of working with 3 phase electrical systems
• Electrical installation experience  
• Experience in the completion of electrical certification.
• Experience of fault finding
• Accurate reporting of works undertaken/further works required
• Experience of working from mobile devices is essential to complete job sheets electronically in an accurate and timely manner.
• Good practical skills
• Good communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Positive attitude and time keeping

Qualifications:

• City and Guilds NVQ level 3 electrotechnical qualification or equivalent
• AM2 practical assessment preferred
• City and Guilds or equivalent
• City and Guilds – BS7671 18th Edition update
• Asbestos Awareness.

Benefits:

We have built a team focused culture where our people work and collaborate together. Working at Fixatex means you're not alone; you will be helped by your peers, supported by your managers, and visited by our senior management team who've spent decades 'on the tools' and want to know how you're getting on. We're proud of the fact that we are a family owned and operated company, and every person at Fixatex is a part of that.

We are proud of the benefits that we offer as a company. These include:

• Competitive salaries
• Private healthcare contribution
• A holiday allowance that increases with length of service
• Private mileage allowance for company vehicles
• Sick pay policies that reflect our belief in supporting wellbeing
• A supportive working environment that recognises we're all humans and sometimes need some extra flexibility
• Encouragement to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities with training and development available
• Regular team events where we have fun, socialise and celebrate our achievements 
• Providing the test equipment and protective kit you need to deliver your role

Please note you must have held a full UK driving license for at least 12 Months.

You must also have the right to work in the UK.