Multi-Site Retail Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Multi-Site Retail Maintenance Electrician

Location: South Wales - Ideal person will be based in or close to Cardiff

Salary: Between GBP28,750-GBP31,000 (depending on experience) plus Company Van, Pension, Health Plan

Our client is a market leading Facilities Management company enjoying substantial growth with an impressive multi-site customer base.

As a result of continued growth, we are now looking to recruit a Multi-Site Maintenance Electrician to provide building/electrical maintenance services for approximately 10 Large Retail Superstores in the South Wales region, ideal candidates will be based in the Cardiff area as this is central to the patch.

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment, including building services, within a number of retail Superstores in a defined geography. The successful candidate will demonstrate the highest standards of health and safety, with a passion for delivery service excellence

Principal Accountabilities:

• To undertake regular planned visits, completing PPM tasks and minor repairs requested by the Client;
• To undertake a variety of legal compliance electrical testing, including emergency lighting, portable appliance, fixed wiring and in-house servicing of equipment;
• To undertake a variety of electrical repairs arising from periodic inspection and testing;
• To represent the Company in a professional manner at all times, developing a good working relationship with the Helpdesk and Client site teams;
• To ensure all paperwork is completed accurately, on time and to the laid-down procedures;
• To respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and undertake repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible;
• To prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed response times and, in the case of major delays, liaise with your Supervisor / Manager for direction;
• Ordering and maintenance of materials, tools and equipment, in accordance with company procedures;
• To advise the Helpdesk where 3rd party contractor attendance is needed, either for quotation or to effect specialist repairs, and to provide the job specification;
• To manage the attendance of subcontractors and to ensure they undertake works to the agreed standards and within budgeted costs;
• To carry out remedial works, minor alterations and installations;
• To advise where capital purchases are needed as equipment is at the end of its life.
• To undertake surveys and reports as requested.
• Where applicable, to maintain asset registers ensuring all equipment is tagged.
This role will require:

• A high degree of flexibility in working hours and tasks, working on an on-call rota (1 in every 4 weeks)
• The ability to self-manage, use initiative and prioritise effectively
• High degree of mobility, travelling throughout the area and driving the company supplied vehicle
• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• A commitment to excellence in Health and Safety standard

Candidates must be 17th edition qualified and must be a time served qualified electrician with an appropriate City and Guilds qualification.

2391/2394/5 Testing and Inspection qualification would be desirable but is not essential.
Ideal candidates will have previous electrician maintenance experience in a retail environment / multi-site role.

Candidates must hold a full and valid driving licence.

To apply please send an up to date CV to Paul Davidson at PDA Search and Selection Limited