Electrician in Old Town

Job Description

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About us

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature.

How you you’ll contribute to our mission

Working in a fast-moving environment the Electrician will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of electrical installations across RZSS.

Some of the things you’ll do:

• Working with direction from the Facilities Operations Manager, take the day to day lead to ensure all assigned repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget
• To supervise sub-contractors of your own trade and ensure that they complete works to a suitable standard. Assist in arranging access for these sub-contractors and highlight any unsafe practices to senior management.
• To be the responsible person for all electrical installations ensuring their day to day safety for staff and visitors.
• Undertake all forms of Electrical maintenance work, e.g. (heaters/lighting) electrical fault finding.
• Maintain all relevant record systems, inspections and testing in line with legislation for park and building and infrastructure.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant experience in electrical maintenance and installation of electrical systems.
• Trained and competent on 17th/18th Edition BS 7671 requirements
• Electrical maintenance, repair and replacement of emergency lighting systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of basic building related H&S legislation.
• Working knowledge of the risk assessment and method statement processes.
• Relevant electrical maintenance experience, power and lighting, clear understanding of H&S regulations.

What you’ll get in return:

• Starting pro-rated salary of £28,037 or £28,738 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £31,250 per annum
• 37.5hr working week (may require some weekend working)
• 34 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Discount in both retail/catering
• Access to a healthcare plan
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice, plus up to 8 face to face sessions for all members.
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate\’s right to work in the UK and Basic Disclosure check.

Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. xwzovoh Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible.