Electrical Fitter

The council employs us to facilitate the repair, maintenance, modification and installation of new equipment for “Portsmouth International Port”, including the “Camber Dock” area. We also provide mechanical diagnostic and fitting skills on a range of works including capital projects, planned and preventative maintenance, corrective, minor and major works. We operate a callout service, where breakdowns are covered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

To work within the Technical Services group (TSG) structure of the Portsmouth International Port (PIP) maintenance team, providing Electrical fitting, Repairs, Maintenance, Installation and Testing & Inspection skills on a range of works, Capital Projects and installations. This role reports to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager (M&FM).


Skills:

You need to:

• Have served a recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, and ideally also hold a BTEC in Electrical Engineering (or similar / equivalent) qualification. You must already hold the 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations qualification, ideally hold a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & testing certificate or equivalent or be willing to undertake training. and be conversant with the installation and maintenance of 400v and 230v systems.
• Have a sound knowledge of, and perform the functions specified by the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for checking and reporting of defects on items of PIP operational equipment and major assets.
• Carry out corrective works on non-functioning or damaged equipment as reported through the Defect Reporting System (DRS) or through the PMS.
• Carry out minor works with an emphasis on Electrical maintenance, Testing and Inspection and Electrical installation and to be capable of diagnostic analysis of electrical installations and equipment.
• To undertake other repairs and general maintenance on Port assets including operational structures, machinery, pumps, buildings and CCTV etc.
• To be capable of working from electrical engineering drawings.
• To be conversant with, and capable of operating workshop related machinery and electrical test equipment.
• To be qualified in or if not, attend courses for confined space, MEWP operation, slinging/ lifting and working at height.
• To be fully conversant with Health & Safety legislation to perform safely the duties listed above. To undertake Risk Assessments in conjunction with the Technical Director / Maintenance & Facilities Manager as required.
• To participate in the TSG "On Call" roster team for one week in four and provide additional cover during periods of sickness absence and other unforeseen absences within the group.
• You need to be confident working unsupervised and able to use your own initiative. You’ll need to be adaptable and flexible to meet the demands of the service. You must be customer focused and be able to demonstrate your ability in communicating with people at all levels within the organisation as well as with external customers and members of the public.
• Required to comply with all PIP and Portsmouth City Council policies and procedures. Hold a full clean Driving License and undertake any other tasks that may be reasonably allocated by PIP.
• This is a physically demanding role, and you must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces as well as outdoors in all weathers.