Progression. See it our way. 

Role: Approved Electrician

Location: Gateshead

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure, and support services business. And as an Approved Electrician you’ll be part of a team that's doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future. 

Opportunity for 3 years continuous local work in the Northeast working on commercial projects. The post holder will work as part of a flexible team with continuing responsibility. The post holder will be expected to undertake/assist any work as required by the Site Supervisors in accordance with Robertson health and safety guidance.

DUTIES

Approved Electricians must possess particular practical, productive and electrical engineering skills with adequate technical supervisory knowledge so as to be able to work on their own

proficiently and carry out electrical installation work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner; be able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials; be able to accept responsibility for the proper completion of jobs and, if required, supervise other operatives. They must also have a thorough working knowledge of the National Working Rules for the Electrical Contracting Industry, of the current IET Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations, The Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations as amended (so far as they deal with consumers’installations), the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and of any Regulations dealing withconsumers’ installations which may be issued, relevant statutory and British standards.

Material take offs and day to day ordering.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must satisfy the following conditions:

• Must have fully met the requirements for the grade of Electrician.
• Must have had two years’ experience working as an Electrician subsequent to the satisfactory completion of training and immediately prior to the application for this grade.
• Must have demonstrated competence in Inspection and Testing and obtained:-
• The NET Advanced Assessment of Competence (AAC) or
• The Level 3 Certificate in the Certification of Electrical Installations (inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations) or
• Both the Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installation and the Level 3 Award in the Periodic, Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical installation (Inspection & Testing 2319)

Our Principles - The Robertson Way

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance. 

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture

Benefits of working with Robertson:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:

• 31 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
• Annual Flu Vaccine
• Access to E-Learning
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Life Management & Financial Support

Diversity & Inclusion:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

Apply now 

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.