Electrical Test and Inspection Engineer - Edinburgh

Role: Electrical Test and Inspection Engineer

Location: Edinburgh - Field based with daily travel to client sites

Salary: £41,714 per annum

For candidates who hold COMPEX 1–4, salary starts from £44,321 per annum

Package: Car allowance of £5,000 p/a or Company Car, Fuel Card, OT available, Up to 12% Pension, Health Care, and other flexible benefits

The Role:

To operate independently and as a team member in carrying out high quality examination of designated Electrical installations, operating with clear customer focus and driving optimal service delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate in line with Bureau Veritas Core Values and Code of Ethics

• Fully utilize all operational systems available, ensuring accurate data is inputted and reflected

• Whilst acting as a fully integrated member of a national and regional team, retain independent and individual ownership and responsibility for all allocated inspection and technical activities.

• Ensure examinations and testing are carried out in set time scales in line with the planned schedule

• Formulate, produce and distribute inspection reports in a professional manner within daily timescales and service standards.

• Ensure you work in line with Bureau Veritas Health and Safety process and systems

• Safely Carry Out Electrical Safety Tests On Portable Appliances Within Our Customers Premises In Accordance With The Code Of Practice For In-Service Inspection And Testing Of Electrical Equipment And The Health & Safety @ Work Act 1974.

• Carry out inspections within agreed authorities and to inspection standards and record such activities in the methods set out by the company.

• Provide advice of a technical and legislative nature relevant to agreed authorities to clients other team members and external bodies as necessary.

• Provide, build and maintain excellent client relationships and ensure that all customer service standards are met.

• Work closely with Regional Planner to ensure the plan is completed on a daily basis, any change must be communicated to the planner

• Maintain an awareness of developments in standards and legislation affecting Electrical Installations, and support change as required.

• Act on behalf of the company, making full use of technical expertise, when required.

• Identify any possible business opportunities and advise all appropriate business areas.

• Work effectively with Area Managers and Regional Directors to ensure all Regions KPI’s are met

Experience & Skills Required:

• Relevant Electrical knowledge

• Previous experience in a similar role / time served apprentice holding their 18th edition

• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues, both written and verbal.

• Computer literate

• Good knowledge of market, industry trends, developments and changes in legislation. Knowledge of H&S requirements

Qualifications Required:

• 18th Edition regulations (preferable)

• City & Guilds Part 1, 2and 3 OR Level 3 City and Guilds 2365 Diploma electrical installation. (HNC desirable).

• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/5 courses (or equivalent)

• Hold a current U.K. driving license.

• GCSE’s in Maths and English (or equivalent)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £41,714 per annum (for those with COMPEX 1–4, salary starts from £44,321 per annum)

• Company Car or Car Allowance of £5,000

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days

• Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%

• Flexible working

• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance

• Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services

• Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company

Why Bureau Veritas

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to:

Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.