Job Description

Brand New Opportunity for a Maintenance Technician

Start date: ASAP 

Contract 3 months contract with an option to go permanent after this

Location: Dartford River Crossing, South Orbital Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5PR (Must live within an hour of the postcode)

Rate: Hourly PAYE

24/7 operational project, shifts will be as below:

2 days, 2 nights, 4 off (12 hour shifts) 6 till 6 rotational shifts

Role Overview

When authorised, carry out switching on Connect Plus Services 11kV

Carry out Planned Maintenance and defect repair work on a range of electrical equipment which includes Switchgear, Transformers, Pumps, Fans, VSDs, lighting and associated control gear etc.

Repair and maintenance of the traffic safety system on the approach to the Dartford tunnels including sensors, barriers and traffic signals.

Read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision

Carry out all type of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance work within the capacity of an Electrical Technician with or without direct supervision

To read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision

Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including “out of trade” work) under the instructions of the Shift Manager

Drive vehicles as required, for maintenance purposes

Ensure that all relevant Health & Safety requirements are met and safe working practices are adopted at all times.

Ensure that vehicles, plant and equipment are available and maintained for safe operational use. 

Attend incidents and work safely in accordance with policies to facilitate the early clear up of hazard/incident.

Any other duties within the capacity of a Maintenance Technician as required by the Line Managers

Live the Connect Plus Services Values

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Skill Set Required

Commercial/industrial based background

415 bolts experience

HV experience anything over 1100 volts

5 years plus experience

Commercial/industrial background is a necessity

HV system experience, 11KV experience and above is critical (over 11000 volts)

 Knowledge and experience of generators and switchgear to 11KV

 Fault finding using schematic drawings

 All round experience in Electrical Maintenance

 Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation

 Ability to carry out electrical installation work to current legislation

Power stations/Rail experience would suit this type of role who have dealt with HV

Wiring Regs 18thEdition can be completed with the client but they would need the basics in order to be successful for the role

The team works with big pumps and motors on the fan ventilation, pump rooms and systems, experience of this is essential.

Must also have right to work in the UK through the duration of the role.

If you have the required skill set please make sure this is reflected in your CV and apply for the role today and we will give you a call.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included