Leading Hand Electrical

Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08988

Salary: £32,332 p.a.

Location: Cambridge

Type: Permanent

Working for Cambridge University Estates Department within the Maintenance Unit under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor, as a Leading Hand you will ensure that electrical building services are maintained to a high standard, comply with regulations, are safe and that emergencies are dealt with promptly.

Supervisory Activities

• Leads site teams comprising Maintenance Unit electricians and/or Maintenance Unit mechanical fitters and/or contracted personnel on major maintenance projects. Includes emergency breakdowns, major repairs/upgrades, new installations or preventative maintenance overhauls. On all site matters, liaise with relevant personnel.
• Liaises with Electrical Supervisor on all matters relating to the Health and Safety of Maintenance Unit's electrical personnel in relation to their workplaces (throughout the University), equipment and work practices. Takes part in the annual risk assessment review.
• Is jointly responsible for the daily security of electrical workshops including securing plant and doors at the end of each workday.
• Undertake any training on all aspects of electrical work undertaken by Maintenance Unit personnel particularly in respect to the ever-changing H&S requirements of such work.
• In the absence of his supervisor, deputises on all matters relating to the planning, implementation and commissioning of electrically related works being handled by the Maintenance Unit.

Breakdowns & Preventative Maintenance

Attend site to investigate reported operational problems on services and plant, and carry out routine maintenance in accordance with pre-set work instructions.

• Assesses problems, diagnoses faults, test running the plant if necessary. Inspects/services plant in accordance with Maintenance Unit/ manufacturer's instructions.
• Decide on action required & obtain materials through stores.
• For administrative purposes all job details will be entered on to a handheld device.
• Obtains materials required to execute service and required remedial work through stores.
• Liaise where necessary other trade skills & specialist contractors.

Installation Work

Install electrical service plant in accordance with written technical instructions (drawings, etc.) or verbal instructions, taking the following action:

• Liaise with Departmental/Building personnel in respect to installations.
• Assess installation requirements on site determining materials, other trade skills & schedule.
• On completion of practical installation carries out Test and Inspection of installation. Complete relevant certification.
• In the event of additional support being required (e.g. other trade skill, specialist technical back-up or manufacturer's opinion) in his/her capacity as a team leader, the role-holder could arrange this directly advising/apprising the Electrical Supervisor after the event.

Experience/Qualifications

• Machine Shop - You will be familiar with the operation of and is able to use basic electrical and mechanical machine shop equipment (test bench, lathes, millers, etc.)
• Emergency call out duties - Is a working member of the emergency call out team which requires a positive commitment to be available on a rota basis for out of hour's standby duties.

Car Parking: The parking is FREE. It is about a 7-minute walk. It is secure parking with a barrier and CCTV.

Hours: Monday - Friday 36.5 hours per week. (Emergency call out Rota

for out of hours)

Benefits!

Car Parking: Free parking. Approx. 7-minute walk. Secure parking with a barrier and CCTV.

Hours: Monday - Friday 36.5 hours per week. (Emergency call out Rota

for out of hours). In addition to the standard working week of 36.5 you will work 0.5 hours. As a result of working this extra time, in addition to the 36 days holiday entitlement, you will receive time off in lieu of payment equivalent to a further 3 working days in a full leave year

Amazing Benefits!

• Interest free travel to work loans.
• A generous annual leave allowance of 28 days paid leave plus 8 days Bank holidays!
• Attractive auto-enrolment pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 5% & employee 3%)
• Flexible working hours (up to 36.5 hours a week for full-time) and other flexible arrangements available.
• 10% discount on monthly and annual train tickets
• Cycle to work Salary sacrifice scheme / cycle shop discounts.
• Interest-free Rental Deposit Loan Scheme to £3K
• Discounted fitness and sport activities in and around Cambridge
• Free eye tests
• Workplace nurseries, a childcare salary exchange scheme and a high- quality holiday Playscheme (subject to demand and qualifying criteria);