Electrical Craftsperson

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Richmond, VA

About the position

The Electrical Craftsperson role at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew involves delivering Electrical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive maintenance services. The position is crucial for ensuring the care and protection of the collections and maintaining the buildings to be fit for purpose. The role requires effective consultation and collaboration with stakeholders to prioritize tasks and resolve any conflicting demands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Electrical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive maintenance services.
• Perform fault finding and remedial repairs on electrical systems.
• Conduct new installation works as required.
• Provide professional advice on electrical maintenance and installations.
• Ensure effective consultation and collaboration with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Educated to City & Guilds in electrical installation or equivalent.
• Considerable hands-on technical experience with single and 3 phase electrical distribution and repairs.
• Proven knowledge and capability to diagnose faults on electrical and mechanical equipment in large commercial properties.
• Training to BS7671 standard with 18th Edition.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Free entry into national museums and galleries.
• Access to the gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.