Electrical Fitter

Looking for a varied electrical role in a unique working environment? Join Portsmouth International Port as an Electrical Fitter and help maintain the essential systems and equipment that support a thriving international port operation.

Your new role

To work within the Technical Services group (TSG) structure of the Portsmouth International Port (PIP) maintenance team, providing Electrical fitting, Repairs, Maintenance, Installation and Testing & Inspection skills on a range of works, Capital Projects and installations. This role reports to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager (M&FM).

Who is the person summary:

We're looking for a qualified Electrical Fitter with a recognised electrical apprenticeship, 18th Edition certification, and experience maintaining and fault-finding on 400v and 230v systems. You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across Portsmouth International Port's diverse assets, including electrical installations, machinery, buildings, pumps, CCTV and operational equipment. Working both independently and as part of the on-call team, you'll need strong diagnostic skills, a commitment to health and safety, and the flexibility to work at height, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions.

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

About Portsmouth City Council

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We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Additional Information

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.This role is based 5 days per week at Portsmouth International Port, please ensure you can fulfil this prior to submitting your application.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found atEquality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage:Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to the Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing. In line with Home Office requirements, employees must also register their personal details on the government's central database, Access Pass Holder Information Distribution System (APHIDS), as without this registration employees will be denied entry to the Restricted Area (RA) of Portsmouth International Port.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contactrecruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.