Electrician at British High Commission

Ref No: 11/17 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates

Main Purpose of Job

• The post holder will be expected Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.

Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• Carryout electrical preventive /corrective maintenance and repair works to required standard as prescribed by UK Electrical regulation
• Regular health and safety checks/compliance in the BDHC estate.
• Electrical installation, testing & inspection, maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools at all BDHC location to BS standard.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with uk regulations
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Installation and maintenance of washing/drying machines to required standard.
• To undertake call out duties as appropriate.
• Carry out repairs on all site equipment including pumps/ generators / HVAC / switch gear lighting and power circuits

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

• City and Guilds qualified preferably advanced certificate: ONC/HNC
• 3-5 years relevant experience with outstanding troubleshooting and technical aptitude
• Have knowledge of UK standards BS7671 and working practices
• Sufficient familiarity with UK schematic and electrical, diagrams/illustrations

Required competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Starting monthly salary
N263, 239