APEX Contracting Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Tester for a commercial construction project in Oxford.
This is a long-term contract.
Hours: 7:30am–4:00pm
The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, testing and certifying new and altered electrical installations. Applicants must have recent hands-on testing experience within commercial construction or fit-out environments.
This is not a PAT-testing, product-testing or supervisory position.
Responsibilities
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Carrying out initial verification of new and altered electrical installations
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Completing dead and live testing on distribution boards and final circuits
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Performing continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, Zs, RCD, prospective fault-current and functional tests
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Completing Electrical Installation Certificates, schedules of inspections and test-result schedules
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Checking installations against drawings, circuit schedules and BS 7671
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Identifying non-compliant work and communicating required remedial actions
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Undertaking fault finding and assisting with remedial work
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Working alongside electricians, supervisors and the project-management team
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Maintaining accurate testing and handover documentation
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Following site safety and safe-isolation procedures
Essential requirements
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Recent commercial construction-site testing experience
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City & Guilds 2391-50 or 2391-52, or a recognised initial-verification equivalent such as 2394
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Current 18th Edition qualification
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Valid ECS/JIB Gold Card
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Experience completing EICs and associated testing schedules
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Right to work in the UK
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Able to commute reliably to Oxford, OX4
Desirable
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IPAF
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Own calibrated testing equipment
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Experience using electronic certification software
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Experience testing lighting, small power and distribution installations on commercial fit-out projects
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Experience completing EICRs and remedial works
Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly showing your recent commercial construction testing experience, qualifications, current location and availability
