Electrician Colchester, England
Job description
We are looking for a person to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the Maintenance Team at our
award-winning Zoo.
As part of our organisation’s mission statement, we aim to provide guests with an excellent customer
experience and the successful applicant will make a significant contribution to this by ensuring that
guests using our facilities experience the highest level of quality and service.
The right person for this job must enjoy working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
You will have early start times and work can involve evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Electricians spend most of their time working on a planned work schedule whilst also being responsive
and flexible to ensure the effective and safe operation of all aspects of our Zoos operation. The work
involves a lot of walking, lifting and bending, and you will often have to wear waterproof and
protective clothing.
This job is not just electrical work – it is being an electrician in the wonderful surroundings and
environment of Colchester Zoo and we are looking for the right person to join our team!
- hard-working and committed.
• patient and pay attention to detail.
• fit enough to use heavy equipment.
- able to use a range of hand-held tools.
• used to working with numerical skills that ensure safe use
of equipment and systems to conventional standards
• work well alone and as part of a team.
• environmentally aware.
• calm when dealing with urgent or priority actions
we would love to hear from you!
JOB TITLE: Electrician
Colchester Zoo is home to over 160 species and is dedicated to supporting conservation projects
around the globe. As an award-winning visitor attraction with over 1 million guests visiting each
year, every staff member at the zoo works together to ensure that our guests have an enjoyable and
unforgettable experience.
KEY TASKS &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- You will report to the Building Services Manager and Zoo Manager.
by your line manager.
• Installation of power systems; lighting; security and data systems in all
buildings.
• Check electrical systems to ensure they are all working efficiently and safely.
- Carry out PAT testing and maintain a of record results.
- Attend emergency call outs for power failures around the park.
for events eg Halloween & Christmas.
SKILLS AND
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum City and Guilds 2365-02 or equivalent
• A highly motivated individual with excellent Grounds Maintenance skills
• Time management
• Excellent and clear communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• To work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance
• Maintenance of records relating to tasks performed, timesheets, materials,
vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with the public, and colleagues
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
Whilst in this role you will regularly be exposed to:
• A noisy working environment
• Outside weather conditions
• Wet & Humid conditions
• Extreme heat and cold
• Lifting and carrying heavy loads
• Working at height
• Confined spaces
EXPERIENCE Ideally you will be an experienced electrician with the necessary qualifications
(as above) to work in this role. Full on the job training will be given.
WORKING HOURS This is a permanent full-time position 5 days per week
You will be expected to work during school holidays and be ‘on call’ some weekends
and bank holidays.
Pay rate – to be discussed at interview and subject to successful completion of a
three-month probation period.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying, please complete the Colchester Zoo Employment application form,
Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed, do not enter ‘Refer to CV’.
Send you CV and completed Employment Application Form to [email protected]
Closing date is 15th June 2023.
Please be aware that we will only process applications that include a completed application form and
CV. We do have a lot of interest in our vacancies, if you have not heard from us after four weeks
of submitting your application you should assume you have not been successful on the occasion.
SECTION ONE – Position Details (type in information)
Position applied for: Electrician
Department: Maintenance Department
Previous employment at Colchester Zoo:
(Include job title, department and dates.)
Are you eligible to work in the UK in
accordance with the Immigration and
Asylum Act 1999?
(You must be able to provide documentary
evidence that you are entitled to work in the UK
without the need for Colchester Zoo to apply for any
kind of work permit.)
National Insurance number:
