Electrical Technician - #1689255

The Vacancy

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland’s leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for leading planned and reactive sitework, safe removal, installation and commissioning of rotational equipment. They will work across the business with a total focus on safety and reliability of personnel and plant utilising the labour pool against a ‘One Team’ approach

Key Responsibilities 

• Working to company electrical safety rules, wiring regulations, best practice codes, RAMS and all other relevant documentation.
• Ensuring work is right first time, supporting others within the business and ensuring a best in class approach to all work.
• Co-ordinating site activities by working closely with site teams, supporting office teams, supervisors and business units across WGM.
• Preparing status reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Safe isolation, Installation, removal and maintenance of rotating equipment and other three phase equipment.
• Co-ordinating electrical and other mixed trades on site ensuring safe working and job delivery.
• Provide job reports and condition, identifying correct method of rectifying faults.
• Identification of possible future work based off jobs we are carrying out.
• Co-ordinating site activities through close co-operation with the office team and electrical supervisor.
• Ability to scope electrical tasks across a wide range of differing applications and equipment types.
• High level of troubleshooting capability relating to low and medium voltage equipment.
• Able to commission a range of electrical apparatus.
• Write technical reports and compile job documentation.
• Able to support the job planning process with detailed technical information on equipment, tooling and electrical materials.

Qualifications & Experience 

To be successful in this role, you should have: 

• Relevant electrical qualification or HND, professional and hands on experience
• 18th Edition wiring regulations
• Competent in MS Excel
• Manage your own workload to ensure priorities and deadlines are maintained
• Ability to write detailed reports
• Appreciation of financial cost control (supported).
• Understanding of water and wastewater industry and processes is preferable
• Valid UK driving license

Benefits 

We offer a competitive package, including: 

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service. 
• Company van & fuel card
• Enhanced pension scheme. 
• Life assurance scheme. 
• Salary sacrifice – (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work). 
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave. 
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period). 
• Employee discount programme. 

How to Apply 

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you! 

Please submit an updated CV to the WGM recruitment team for review. 

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build. 

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. 

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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