Maintenance Technician; Electrical

The Role

To assist in the efficient operation of the M Tunnels by undertaking maintenance and other tasks as required by the Shift Manager.

This is a 4 days on – 4 days off. hour shift, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.

• When authorised, carry out switching on Connect Plus Services kV
• 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
• Any other duties within the capacity of a Maintenance Technician as required by the Line Managers

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• Relevant qualifications e.g. City & Guilds
• Current Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations(th Edition are Current)

• Authorised Person an advantage – HV (desirable)
• MEWPS
• Confined spaces training
• Inspection & Testing C&G 1
• CSCS Safety Card
• IPAF
• PASMA
• G (DNO EQUIPMENT)
• Working at Height (Harness Training)
• First Aid

• Knowledge and experience of generators and switch gear to KV (Desirable)
• 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