Job Description:

Electrician / LV Authorised Person | Critical Electrical Infrastructure | East London | £48,000–£52,000 + Company Van + Overtime

Supportive Technical Team | Critical Power Systems | Varied Projects | AP/SAP Career Development

An established and highly respected Electrical & Security contractor is looking for an experienced Electrician or Electrical Engineer with LV Authorised Person experience to join its developing Electrical Infrastructure team.

As a small to medium-sized business, the company offers an environment where people know one another, work closely together and value the contribution each person makes. You will join experienced technical colleagues in a collaborative team, with access to the Technical Manager and Senior Authorised Persons for practical support and shared knowledge.

The opportunity combines responsibility for your own work with the chance to develop your technical career. As the department grows, there is scope to contribute to its safe working practices, broaden your experience and progress through the AP/SAP structure.

You will support electrical infrastructure across hospitals, universities, medical research facilities, data centres and other critical commercial buildings throughout London and surrounding areas. 

For an Electrician who enjoys technically interesting work, this offers variety across electrical infrastructure, critical power systems and shutdown management, within a team that takes safety and professionalism seriously.

The Opportunity

As an Electrician undertaking LV Authorised Person duties, you will support the safe operation and maintenance of clients’ electrical systems, combining site activities with office-based planning and documentation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out LV switching, safe isolation and proving dead in accordance with site Electrical Safety Rules.
• Preparing and reviewing switching schedules, isolation procedures and electrical safety documentation within your authorisation.
• Supporting planned shutdowns, emergency shutdowns and power restoration activities.
• Coordinating and supervising electrical works, reviewing RAMS and maintaining safe systems of work.
• Supporting maintenance and testing of LV switchboards, generators, UPS and automatic transfer systems.
• Investigating faults, identifying technical risks and producing accurate reports, operational records and survey information.

You will liaise with clients, facilities teams and specialist contractors. HV duties may also form part of the role where your qualifications, experience and authorisation permit.

About You

You will be an experienced Electrician or Electrical Engineer with current or previous LV AP experience and a strong practical background in electrical operations and maintenance.

You should have:

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification.
• BS 7671 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience of electrical switching, isolation, safe systems of work and LV distribution equipment.
• Confidence interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Strong fault-finding, risk assessment and communication skills.

You should be organised, calm under pressure and confident challenging unsafe practices. LV AP experience is essential; HV authorisation is not a prerequisite.

What’s on Offer?

• £48,000–£52,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Company van
• Plenty of Overtime opportunities at enhanced rate of pay
• Company Bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Company phone and laptop
• Scope to develop through the AP/SAP structure and take on greater technical responsibility

Location and Working Arrangements

The role combines attendance at the East London office with site work across London and surrounding areas.

Planned out-of-hours working, including evenings, nights and weekends, is an essential and significant part of the position. Work will be scheduled in advance wherever possible. Emergency callouts and support during unplanned electrical incidents may also be required.

Interested?

If you are an Electrician with LV AP experience looking for varied technical work, a supportive team and opportunities to develop your career, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential and informal discussion.

Also suitable for: Approved Electrician, Maintenance Electrician or Electrical Maintenance Engineer with LV Authorised Person experience.