Electrician

Equans is looking for an Electrician to join our team in Wakefield on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary banding of £40,000 – £42,000, dependent upon skills and experience plus company benefits package. 

Due to an increased workload, we are seeking to recruit a Testing & Inspection qualified Electrician to join our Electrical Testing & Inspection Team. This role is a component of our partnership with Coca-Cola, located in Wakefield. The Electrician will report directly to the Site Manager (with support from the T&I Supervisor) and will be responsible for the daily operations of the electrical testing and inspection contract.

What will you deliver? 

• Complete PPM and reactive works activities in accordance with contract requirements, and in line with company competency appointments
• Supervise works carried out by specialist sub-contractors, reporting anomalies to the Contract Supervisor / Site Management
• Work with Site Manager to identify obsolete and end-of-life-cycle equipment for input into the forward maintenance plan and updating of the asset register
• Be aware of and have good working understanding and practical hands-on input regarding control of legionella and associated required works
• To attend site in response to breakdowns or failures of the equipment outside of normal working hours (call outs)
• To carry out scheduled Electrical testing and Inspection maintenance tasks including but not limited to Emergency Lighting, ECIR, Illumination Levels, Infra-Red, Motors, PAT, Static Discharge, Lightening Protection

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a salary of £40,000 – £42,000, dependent upon skills and experience plus company benefits package, which includes; 

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we looking for? 

• Apprenticed Trained ECS Gold Card Electrician (Essential)
• C&G 2391, or equivalent Testing & Inspection (Essential)
• 18^th Edition Electrical Qualification (Essential)
• CMMS (SAM FM) (Desirable)
• HNC/HND Electrical Qualification (Desirable)
• ISOH/Safety Passport (Desirable)

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.