Electrical Technician

Location

Salisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role ID: SF15538

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as an Electrical Technician at our Boscombe Down site, which is a Ministry of Defence RAF base. The airfield and its infrastructure is operated by QinetiQ on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Located on the outskirts of Salisbury and Amesbury in Wiltshire, the over one thousand acre site features two operational runways - including the longest military runway in the UK. There are extensive facilities to undertake a wide range of test, evaluation, demonstration and consultancy programmes. It is also the home of the world's first test pilot school (ETPS) that provides world-class training for flight test professionals of both civilian and military customers.

The role
As an Electrical Technician, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. Day-to-day, you'll be based conducting reactive and pre-planned Electrical maintenance activities on a multitude of different equipment across the site. This could be the office buildings, the runways, hangars and much more.

• Deliver specialist technical maintenance support & services in relation to building plant / equipment
• Ensure robust application of health, safety & environmental procedures & processes
• Ensure maintenance and install standards and quality of work delivered are to the required level
• Oversee the conduct of contractors on site; monitoring the implementation & performance of tasks allocated

Development opportunities are available in exciting disciplines including courses of HV Appointed Person, Aeronautical Ground Lighting and Solar and Electrical Vehicle Charging. There is also opportunity to support and mentor new Apprentices.

This role is full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 04:30pm.


Essential experience of the Electrical Technician

• Electrical engineering/technician maintenance experience is essential
• Good knowledge and level of competency in other areas of building services (BMS, electrical or mechanical services)
• An understanding of HV or AGL is desirable however not essential

Qualifications for the Electrical Technician

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level three in an Electrical Discipline, this must include Inspection / Testing and Verification of Electrical Installations 2391-Certification
• Must have valid driving license and access to your own vehicle

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Benefits
• Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days' additional leave
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community

Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. ​

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