Electrical Tester - Commercial Construction

APEX Contracting Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Tester for a commercial construction project in Oxford.

This is a long-term contract.

Hours: 7:30am–4:00pm

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, testing and certifying new and altered electrical installations. Applicants must have recent hands-on testing experience within commercial construction or fit-out environments.

This is not a PAT-testing, product-testing or supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out initial verification of new and altered electrical installations
• Completing dead and live testing on distribution boards and final circuits
• Performing continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, Zs, RCD, prospective fault-current and functional tests
• Completing Electrical Installation Certificates, schedules of inspections and test-result schedules
• Checking installations against drawings, circuit schedules and BS 7671
• Identifying non-compliant work and communicating required remedial actions
• Undertaking fault finding and assisting with remedial work
• Working alongside electricians, supervisors and the project-management team
• Maintaining accurate testing and handover documentation
• Following site safety and safe-isolation procedures

Essential requirements

• Recent commercial construction-site testing experience
• City & Guilds 2391-50 or 2391-52, or a recognised initial-verification equivalent such as 2394
• Current 18th Edition qualification
• Valid ECS/JIB Gold Card
• Experience completing EICs and associated testing schedules
• Right to work in the UK
• Able to commute reliably to Oxford, OX4

Desirable

• IPAF
• Own calibrated testing equipment
• Experience using electronic certification software
• Experience testing lighting, small power and distribution installations on commercial fit-out projects
• Experience completing EICRs and remedial works

Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly showing your recent commercial construction testing experience, qualifications, current location and availability.