Job Introduction
47.5 hours per week on average, 07:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday. Plus, callout one week in four, covering evenings weekends and public holidays. Rostered rest day one Friday in four.
Your new role
The council employs us to facilitate the repair, maintenance, modification and installation of new equipment for “Portsmouth International Port”, including the “Camber Dock” area. We also provide mechanical diagnostic and fitting skills on a range of works including capital projects, planned and preventative maintenance, corrective, minor and major works. We operate a callout service, where breakdowns are covered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to join us as an Electrical Fitter, where you will work within the Technical Services group (TSG) structure of the Portsmouth International Port (PIP) maintenance team, providing Electrical fitting, Repairs, Maintenance, Installation and Testing & Inspection skills on a range of works, Capital Projects and installations.
Who is the person?
You need to:
- Have served a recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, and ideally also hold a BTEC in Electrical Engineering (or similar / equivalent) qualification. You must already hold the 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations qualification, ideally hold a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & testing certificate or equivalent or be willing to undertake training. and be conversant with the installation and maintenance of 400v and 230v systems.
- Have a sound knowledge of, and perform the functions specified by the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for checking and reporting of defects on items of PIP operational equipment and major assets.
- Carry out corrective works on non-functioning or damaged equipment as reported through the Defect Reporting System (DRS) or through the PMS.
- Carry out minor works with an emphasis on Electrical maintenance, Testing and Inspection and Electrical installation and to be capable of diagnostic analysis of electrical installations and equipment.
- To undertake other repairs and general maintenance on Port assets including operational structures, machinery, pumps, buildings and CCTV etc.
- To be capable of working from electrical engineering drawings.
- To be conversant with, and capable of operating workshop related machinery and electrical test equipment.
- To be qualified in or if not, attend courses for confined space, MEWP operation, slinging/ lifting and working at height.
- To be fully conversant with Health & Safety legislation to perform safely the duties listed above. To undertake Risk Assessments in conjunction with the Technical Director / Maintenance & Facilities Manager as required.
- To participate in the TSG "On Call" roster team for one week in four and provide additional cover during periods of sickness absence and other unforeseen absences within the group.
- You need to be confident working unsupervised and able to use your own initiative. You’ll need to be adaptable and flexible to meet the demands of the service. You must be customer focused and be able to demonstrate your ability in communicating with people at all levels within the organisation as well as with external customers and members of the public.
- Required to comply with all PIP and Portsmouth City Council policies and procedures. Hold a full clean Driving License and undertake any other tasks that may be reasonably allocated by PIP.
- This is a physically demanding role, and you must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces as well as outdoors in all weathers.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Additional Information
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Mr Karl Feary, Facilities & Maintenance Manager, 02392 855905.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to the Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing. In line with Home Office requirements, employees must also register their personal details on the government's central database, Access Pass Holder Information Distribution System (APHIDS), as without this registration employees will be denied entry to the Restricted Area (RA) of Portsmouth International Port.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
