At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and wire electrical systems for Passenger Boarding Bridges at UK airports.
- Company: Join a leading company in the electrical engineering sector with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45k, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Exciting field-based role with potential for career growth and skill development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making air travel smoother and safer.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years of electrical installation experience and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Join Our Team as an Electrical Technician
Location: Slough- THIS IS A FIELD BASED ROLE AND WILL REQUIRE TRAVEL AROUND UK AIRPORTS.
- Contract
- Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45k - Dependant on experience
Working hours: Predominately Monday to Friday, some night works will be required accommodate the airport operation and project schedule. (08:00-17:00) or (20:00-05:00)
Candidates must
- Have the RTW in the UK (no sponsorship required)
- Be able to obtain an airside pass
- Have worked in the UK/have continuous references for the past 5 years
- Be able to obtain a DBS & clear criminal record
- Have a Full UK driving licence
Electrical Technician
Mission and Responsibilities
Carry out the assembly and wiring of all electrical elements of Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs), including cabinets, consoles, lighting, and auxiliary components.
Perform assembly, wiring, and testing of lifting systems, cabins, and rotundas by following engineering electrical diagrams, plans, and material lists.
All work must comply with established schedules, quality standards, and company safety requirements.
The ultimate goal is the correct and reliable installation of all electrical elements on the PBB.
Knowledge and Previous Experience
Education / Qualifications
• Intermediate vocational training in
- Electrical installations and automation
- Electromechanical maintenance
- Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to interpret electrical diagrams
- Ability to interpret engineering plans and material lists
- Product knowledge focused on the electrical scope of the role
• Safe handling of tools and equipment, including
- Multimeter
- Hammer, drill, jigsaw, angle grinder
- Ladder, transport cart
- Manual and electric pallet trucks
- Overhead crane
- Occupational Risk Prevention training in accordance with metal sector regulations
Desirable Knowledge and Skills
- IPAF MEWP operator licence
- SSSTS certificate (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
- Valid CSCS card
- Ethernet cable termination (RJ45 plugs and sockets)
- Experience handling large-diameter low-voltage cables for cable cutting work
- Previous Experience
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience installing electrical systems
Main Tasks and Activities
The Electrical Technician role is subdivided according to functions and responsibilities.
Line Electrical Assembly Technician - Assembly and Wiring
Responsible for assembling and wiring electrical components within the boarding bridge, including:
- Wiring tunnels and cabins
- Installing and connecting tunnel and cabin electrical boxes
- Installing and connecting tunnel and cabin peripherals
- Wiring central units
- Connecting main cabinets
- Connecting lower and upper consoles
- Pre-assembling and assembling tunnel and cabin lighting
- Correctly identifying electrical elements to maintain traceability
- Auxiliary Workshop Electrical Assembly
Additional responsibilities may include: - Wiring, connecting peripherals, and testing lifting systems
- Assembling electrical elements in translation systems
- Electrical installation of rotundas
- Ensuring correct identification and traceability of all electrical components
Line Electrical Assembly Technician - Testing and Commissioning
Responsible for verifying correct operation of the PBB in line with company protocols and planning:
- Performing final electrical connections of the PBB
- Loading and calibrating software
- Simulating machine operation according to established protocols
• Applying self-control protocols, including
- Testing hydraulic equipment of the lifting system
- Testing electrical installations of rotundas
- Verifying traceability of electrical components
- Carrying out measurement and consumption regulation checks
- Executing operating protocols to confirm full functionality
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Competencies
Environmental Responsibilities - Awareness of environmental aspects associated with the role
- Understanding of significant energy usage and control measures
- Responsible consumption of paper, water, and energy
• Correct segregation of waste
- Hazardous waste: toner, batteries
- Non-hazardous waste: paper, plastic
- Health and Safety
- Knowledge of job-related risks and preventive measures
• Safe use and handling of equipment such as
- Overhead cranes
- Forklifts
- Lifting platforms
- Correct use, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Awareness of procedures
- General safety actions
- Accident response
- Emergency response
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