Electrician

Job title: Electrician (Warehouse-Based)

Department: Service

Reports to: Depot Manager

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Location: Eastleigh, South Coast

About us

At Power Electrics, we pride ourselves on being a family-run company driven by partnerships, fresh thinking and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Since our beginnings in 1963, we’ve grown from a small yard to a resilient, nationwide operation with multiple locations and a fleet of over 250 employees.

What truly sets us apart is our people. As an Employee Ownership Trust, our team is at the heart of the organisation. This unique structure fosters a collaborative and supportive workplace, with the company in the hands of the employees who drive the business forward every day.

Power Electrics is committed to creating opportunities for growth and personal development, ensuring every employee feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.

What is the job?

We are seeking a skilled Electrician to join our team at Power Electrics, one of the UK’s largest generator specialists. This is a warehouse-based role where you will be responsible for the preparation, testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, including rental cables, distribution panels, and associated accessories. You will ensure all equipment meets operational and safety standards, and you will manage the necessary spare parts required for repairs and maintenance.

You will be working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, collaborating with other teams, so strong technical skills and excellent communication are essential.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Prepare single and three-phase rental equipment, such as AMF panels, distribution boards, isolation panels, and transformers. Perform electrical testing, inspections, and record results.

• Test and prepare rental cables, including single cables (up to 240mm²) and multicore cables (up to 35mm²). 

• Assemble rental cables and accessories using connectors such as lugged connections, Powerlock, and Ceeform plugs/sockets. 

• Perform repairs on distribution boards and related electrical equipment as required, ensuring all repairs meet operational standards and are completed in a timely manner. 

• Manage and source necessary spare parts for repairs and maintenance, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective inventory of components. 

• Ensure efficient workflow within the warehouse, prioritising tasks related to electrical bay activities.

• Perform general warehouse duties, including off-hiring, loading, and unloading equipment, and reporting any damages to the Operations Team.

• Maintain close communication with the Operations Team, updating them on fleet availability and identifying any shortfalls. 

• Adhere to the company’s Health & Safety, Environmental, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), maintaining a clean and organised work area. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement in all aspects of equipment testing, maintenance, and safety.

Skills and requirements

Essential

• Qualified Electrician with experience in electrical testing and maintenance.
• 17th/18th Edition qualification (City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2018).
• Ideally, an approved/recognised Certificate of Apprenticeship.
• Previous electrical experience (minimum of 2 years) in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience in repairing distribution panels and managing spare parts.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.

Desirable

• Experience with generator control systems, though full training will be provided.
• Forklift licence is advantageous; however, training can be provided.
• ECS or CSCS card preferred.

What we offer:

We offer great benefits to all of our staff:

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with the length of service

Competitive salary

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing

Our philosophy:

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions regarding employment are made with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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