Senior Electrician

Aims of Job/Job Purpose  

To be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the electrical services provided to and distributed through college buildings and for the supervision of college electricians.   

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 

Whilst the role requires a flexible and responsive service, the expectations, in the first instance, are that you will be expected to: 

• Supervise all college electricians and when required electrical installations works undertaken by external contractors. 

• Attend and carry out effective repairs to electrical distribution faults when reported.

 • Attend and carry out effective repairs to electrical equipment, plant and machinery when reported. 

• Working closely with the portable appliance operative, ensuring any remedial repairs are followed up and carried out effectively

 • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical items as directed.

 • Liaise with external contractors.

 • Carry out electrical scheme installations, works and appliance testing.

 • Carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations. 

 • Report health and safety hazards to the Director of Estates, Facilities Manager, Estates Support Manager, Faculty Head, Senior Manager, Duty Manager and/or Health and Safety Manager. 

• Work closely with other members of the Estates Team and IT Support in identifying any likely concerns related to electrical safety.

 • Requisition any necessary consumable electrical items and spare parts obtaining the required authorisation to purchase.

 • Assist the Director of Estates in organising and maintaining the portable appliance register. 

• To lead in the review and draft contracts for electrical supplies for the College. 

• To provide regular progress reports on all electrical installations activity, practices and progress against action plans.

 • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.