Working Pattern & Hours (On-site, Hybrid)

8am – 6pm On-site (different shift patterns pay apply)

8am – 4pm ( for candidates younger than 18 years)

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Number of positions

4

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Salary

£12.31 ph

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Job Description

Description of the organisation/department: The JRL Group encompasses 34+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects nationally. Over two decades the JRL Group has grown from a company specialising in sub and superstructure packages to a business that offers managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over £600m.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop the qualities and skills to become a qualified Installation Electrician in the Construction industry whilst working for a leading Building Services contractor. This is a great alternative to full-time Higher Education where the successful candidate will work as a Trainee Electrician, obtaining hands-on experience from day one. To be considered you must be motivated, practical, good with tools and have the ability to relate positively to different people and expectations. You also need to have an understanding of the level of commitment required from you to successfully manage working in a full time role alongside furthering your education.

Job title: Trainee Electrician

Reporting to: Building Services Site Supervisor

Main purpose of the role: Support our electrical teams on site with practical work in relation to electrical installations

Description of the duties and responsibilities of the role:

Trainee Electricians support the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians work in both indoor and outdoor settings. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as crime and fire alarm systems and renewable energy technologies. Trainee Electricians will increasingly be able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.

Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians’ work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.

Electricians work on the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage (less than 1000v) electrical and electronic systems.

You will:

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Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems

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Understand and apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electro technical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment, incl. Installation of wiring/cabling for lighting and power systems

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Install electrical system plant (components) such a distribution boards, low voltage main distribution panels and generators

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Install various types of light fittings and power sockets

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Test & inspect electrical systems

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Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electro technical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

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Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems

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Oversee and organise the work environment

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Understand and apply the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electro technical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment

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Undertake while under supervision the installation of various types of electrical containment systems such as, PVC & metallic conduits and trunking systems, ladder rack and tray cabling carrying systems

In all of these activities, Electricians must understand and apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes and relevant codes of practice; and the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations

This is a Level 3 Apprenticeship position. One day per week the Trainee Installation Technician will attend a course at a college with the aim to pass AM2 Assessment. The course will take up to 4 years to complete.

Person specification:

Ideally candidates will have five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a Science subject; or have completed a L2 apprenticeship.

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Completion of some work experience with an Electrical Installer (at least one week)

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Completion of a L2 Diploma in Electrical Installation preferred

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Full driving licence preferred, willingness and ability to travel; and

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The right to work permanently and legally in the UK

Experience and skills advantageous for this position are:

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Previous experience of working in the construction industry / on a construction site

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Aptitude to understand drawings and measurements

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Aptitude for Maths

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Interest in Construction and the Build Environment

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Team work

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Effective communication

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Interest in working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience

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