Summary
As part of our critical Network and Information Systems (NIS) project, we are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Electrical Installation Technician. This is a high-impact field role focused on the deployment of new IT Communications (Comms) cabinets and network node boxes across our water treatment sites and outstations. You will be instrumental in ensuring our network infrastructure is robust, reliable, and fully compliant within challenging industrial environments. This is a field-based position reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Analyst. You will be responsible for the physical and electrical integration of IT infrastructure, ensuring every installation meets the highest standards of safety and technical excellence.
Main Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Modification: Assessing, isolating, and rerouting existing electrical supply points (outlets, isolators) to align with new cabinet placements.
- New Circuit Installation: Installing dedicated power circuits (13A, 16A, 32A) from distribution boards, including necessary containment systems like trunking and conduit.
- UPS & Power Management: Installing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and ensuring correct sizing and termination of power cabling per BS 7671 standards.
- Earthing & Bonding: Protecting sensitive IT equipment by ensuring all cabinets and metallic containments are correctly earthed and bonded.
- Testing & Commissioning: Conducting essential electrical tests (continuity, insulation resistance, RCD/RCBO trip times) and providing official certification.
- Logistics: Managing the movement of heavy equipment (cabinets, UPS units) from delivery points to final installation locations.
About you
We are looking for a self-motivated professional who can work independently at remote sites while maintaining excellent communication with project management.
- Qualifications: Recognised Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and a current BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) certificate. Inspection & Testing AM2 or equivalent.
- Experience: Proven background in industrial electrical installations (utility, plant, or heavy commercial).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading schematic diagrams and strong practical skills in cable management and termination.
- Safety First: Expert knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and experience with manual handling/lifting equipment.
- Travel: A valid Driving License is essential, as this role requires travel across our network.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits package
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
Compensation package
Up to £45,000 depending on experience.
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