Electrical Installer - Preston

We Build Recruitment are now looking to recruit for an Installation Electrician on behalf of our client, a leading and fast growing North West based provider of parking solutions nationwide. The candidate will need to be within commutable distance of their Preston operations hub. Key responsibilities:

• Travel and work away from home up to four nights per week to complete electrical installations
• Carry out electrical installations on ANPR systems in line with customer specification and contractual requirements
• Preventative, periodic and reactive maintenance on existing electrics across our car park estate
• Problem solving, problem detection and repairing system faults using a logical approach
• Carry out testing on ANPR equipment
• Responsible for ensuring safe working practices and always adhering to Health & Safety regulations and expectations when carrying out any work
• Liaising with clients/customers and other on-site trades regarding our works to obtain relevant information required for the task
• Using a laptop or phone to send and receive emails, edit Microsoft Word documents, use Microsoft Teams when required and complete online training courses.

Essential experience and qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a comparable role after completion of electrical apprenticeship
• 18th Edition Electrical Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical installation/Electrotechnical technology.
• Competent in all aspects of electrical installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience working with a range of containment systems and working with SWA.
• Experience of working in line with Electricity at Work Regulations and IEE Wiring Regulations.
• A valid driving licence and the ability to drive a company van and comply with the requirements of the company insurers
• Commercial/Industrial experience.
• Understanding of single/three phase electrical supplies, and control equipment such as contactors
• Experience of testing and inspection
• Competent in working at height and using different ladder and access platforms.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• ECS gold card
• Inspection and testing
• A working knowledge of IP addresses and configuration of networking hardware
• Experience in data networking/CAT 5 & 6
• Safe Working at Height
• CSCS Card

Please note that Proof of Qualifications will be required.

• 18th Edition Electrical Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Electrotechnical technology

THIS ROLE IS UK WIDE THEREFORE UP TO FOUR NIGHTS WORKING AWAY WILL BE REQUIRED. Benefits:

• Basic salary of £37,500 plus guaranteed overnight premium of £5,000 (£42,500)
• Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
• Company van provided
• Quality accommodation
• 23 days holiday which increases with service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, Private Healthcare and cashback scheme for medical costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Focus on Health & Wellbeing with Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions

Groundworker - Preston

We Build Recruitment are now looking to recruit for a permanent Groundworker on behalf of our client, a leading and fast growing North West based provider of parking solutions nationwide. The candidate will need to be within commutable distance of their Preston operations hub. Key responsibilities:

• Travel and work away from home up to four nights per week to carry out work
• Excavation works and installing service trenching, bollards, columns and signposts as required within roadways, footpaths and verges
• Operation of small highways maintenance plant and equipment
• Carry out ground surveys to locate underground services using cable avoidance tools
• General groundworks activities including the laying and levelling of kerbs, paving slabs, tarmac and concrete
• Responsible for ensuring safe working practices and always adhering to Health & Safety regulations in relation to carrying out work.
• Communicating with our client when on site, keeping them updated on works being carried out, including talking them through changes if any are necessary
• Using a laptop or phone to send and receive emails, edit Microsoft Word documents, use Microsoft Teams when required and complete online training courses

Essential experience and qualifications:

• Fully competent in all aspects of groundworks
• Minimum of 10 years groundwork experience
• NRSWA Qualification (Streetworks)
• CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)
• A valid driving licence with the ability to drive a company van and comply with the requirements of company insurers
• Experience installing service trenching, bollards, columns and signposts as required within roadways, footpaths and verges plus repairing and resurfacing.
• Demonstrate that you can operate small highways maintenance plant and equipment.
• Previous experience carrying out groundwork surveys to locate underground services using cable avoidance tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and how they should be applied to ensure safe working at all times.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Valid CSCS card
• Asbestos Awareness UKATA Awarded
• Valid Abrasive Wheels certificate
• Valid Manual Handling certificate

PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED:

• NRSWA Qualification (Streetworks)
• CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)

THIS ROLE IS UK WIDE THEREFORE UP TO FOUR NIGHTS WORKING AWAY WILL BE REQUIRED. Benefits:

• Basic salary of £35,000 plus guaranteed overnight premium of £5,000 (£40,000)
• Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
• Company van provided
• Quality accommodation
• 23 days holiday which increases with service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, Private Healthcare and cashback scheme for medical costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Focus on Health & Wellbeing with Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions

Electrical Project Manager – Renewables - London

We Build Recruitment are now looking to hire a Project Manager with experience in leading large scale Electrical and Renewable projects on behalf of our client, a fast growing presence in the renewables sector. This role is based out of London with projects based across the UK. The role As a Project Manager, your primary responsibility will be the implementation and delivery of large-scale electrical/renewable projects. Your role will involve ensuring that milestones and key deliverables are achieved throughout a project’s life cycle, and to be completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, reporting into the Construction Director. Responsibilities and duties

• Lead all electrical/renewable projects from contract award through to client handover
• Develop project programmes, monitor progress and report to client, Directors and the Management Team
• Set up contracts with the supply chain, negotiate terms and brief the Construction Director
• Ensure PV installations are completed by sub-contractors within the programme schedule and budgets as per contract
• Confident delivery of briefing and coordinating activities on contracts
• Ensure compliance of quality and safety of works at all times
• Effective management of multiple sites and respective Site Managers
• Continuously monitor and maintain excellent levels of H&S and quality on site
• Create & review RAMS, CPP’s and other H&S documents
• Full responsibility for the daily operations of the project delivery team
• Accurate and regular reporting of project performance
• Attend and report on meetings throughout the project(s)
• Procure subcontract labour, materials and ancillary items
• At project completion provide a detailed review of performance against budget, identifying areas for improvement
• Site surveys and inspections to be undertaken as required
• Flexible travel to and from sites across UK is required

Skills & experience

• Minimum 5 years construction project management
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations Qualification would be advantageous
• NVQ or City & Guilds in electrical installation would be advantageous
• Ability to read and understand electrical designs from specifications and surveys
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
• Must understand site H&S requirements and demonstrate understanding of current legislation & regulations
• Experience in groundworks would be advantageous
• Central Inverter and HV experience would be advantageous
• ECS card or CSCS
• Excellent organisation, communication and written skills are essential
• Qualified 5-day first aider
• Driving Licence