Electrician / Warden call

Job Description

• We Have 3 Positions available
• Company Description

OSG Ltd is a growing business specialising in electrical and life safety systems.

Our continued growth has been driven by strong customer relationships, a professional approach to service, and a commitment to completing work properly first time.
\n Due to increasing customer demand, we are looking for a skilled, reliable and motivated Electrician / Life Safety Systems Engineer to join our team.
\n This is a varied role covering electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, commissioning and servicing across domestic, commercial and supported housing environments.
\n You will work across a wide range of electrical and life safety systems, including fire detection, domestic smoke alarms, warden call systems, emergency lighting, access control and door entry systems.
\n We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well with customers and colleagues, and shares our commitment to quality, safety and excellent customer service.
\n Overview
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• Location
• \n Field-based across various counties, predominately:
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• Cambridgeshire
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• Hertfordshire
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• Buckinghamshire
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• Plus, project works on the south coast and London
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• May require some working away from home..
  \n Job Overview
  \n OSG Ltd
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• \n Key Responsibilities
  \n The role will include:
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• Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance and repair works in accordance with
• Installing, servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on:
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• Domestic smoke alarm systems.
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• Fire alarm systems.
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• Emergency lighting systems.
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• Warden call and dispersed alarm systems.
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• Access control systems.
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• Door entry systems.
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• Domestic electrical systems, including lighting, sockets and extractor fans.
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• Carrying out electrical inspection and testing and completing the required certification.
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• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and electronic faults efficiently.
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• Completing planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair works.
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• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications and site instructions.
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• Ensuring all works comply with current British Standards, regulations, manufacturer requirements and OSG procedures.
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• Completing job sheets, service reports, test documentation and digital records accurately.
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• Liaising professionally with customers, residents, housing associations, site managers and other contractors.
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• Maintaining company tools, vehicles, test equipment and stock.
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• Supporting apprentices and junior engineers when required.
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• Working in accordance with company health & safety procedures, RAMS and asbestos awareness requirements.
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• Participating in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota where required.
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  \n Essential Skills & Experience
  \n Applicants should have:
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• Recognised qualifications as a qualified electrician .
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• Current
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
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• Good electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
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• Experience of domestic smoke alarm installations in accordance with
• Experience installing and maintaining warden call systems, preferably including
• Tynetec Advent XT2, Tunstall and Appello systems.
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• Experience with access control systems, ideally including
• CAME KMS .
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• A full UK driving licence.
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• Good communication and customer service skills.
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• The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
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• Confidence using smartphones, tablets and digital job management systems.
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  \n Experience working for or within a NICEIC or NAPIT registered electrical contractor would be advantageous.
  \n Desirable Qualifications & Experience
  \n The following would be beneficial:
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• Inspection & Testing qualification, such as
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent .
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• Fire alarm installation, servicing and fault-finding experience.
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• Experience with warden call, dispersed alarm or nurse call systems.
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• Knowledge of relevant standards including
• BS 5839 and emergency lighting requirements.
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• IPAF certification.
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• PASMA certification.
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• ECS card.
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• Previous experience working within social housing, sheltered housing or supported living environments.
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  \n About You
  \n We are looking for someone who is:
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• Professional, dependable and punctual.
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• Proud of delivering a high standard of workmanship.
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• Customer-focused and comfortable working in residents' homes.
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• Able to communicate clearly and professionally.
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• Positive and willing to be part of a team.
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• Flexible and adaptable.
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• Calm and methodical when fault finding or working under pressure.
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• Safety-conscious and committed to following correct procedures.
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• Keen to learn and develop their skills within the life safety sector.
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  \n What OSG Ltd Offers
  \n In return, we offer:
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• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
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• Company vehicle.
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• Company uniform and PPE.
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• Specialist tools and equipment as required.
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• Ongoing technical training and development.
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• Opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow.
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• Varied and interesting work across electrical and specialist life safety systems.
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• A supportive, friendly working environment within a growing family-run company.
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  \n Health & Safety
  \n Safety is an important part of everything we do.
• All employees are expected to:
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• Work safely and comply with OSG Ltd health & safety policies and procedures.
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• Use PPE and safety equipment correctly.
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• Follow site-specific RAMS and safe systems of work.
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• Follow asbestos awareness procedures.
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• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
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  \n Equal Opportunities
  \n OSG Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and to creating an inclusive working environment.
• We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
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Benefits:
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• Company car
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• Flexitime
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• Life insurance
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• Profit sharing
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• Sick pay
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  \n Licence/Certification:
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• ECS Gold Card (preferred)
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• Driving Licence (preferred)
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• Inspection & Testing Certificate (preferred)
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• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (preferred)
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  \n Work Location: On the road