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Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Employer
Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC
Location
DY10 1QR, Kidderminster
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Closing date
22 Jun 2021

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Job Sector
Engineering & Technical
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

We're excited to announce the creation of a new role for Electrical Maintenance Supervisor based in Kidderminster, offering a competitive salary and excellent company benefits.

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Generous company pension
  • Discounted food offering
  • Free parking / central location with easy access to public transport
  • Established and growing organisation
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Regular appraisals / performance reviews
  • Training opportunities / skill enhancement
  • Rail leisure pass for discounted national rail travel

This is a new role created to assist the Infrastructure Manager in the compliance and maintenance of the Severn Valley Railway’s fixed electrical assets to current industry standards. Working 40 hours per week basic with flexible working based around the daily requirements of the job. You will be required to be available on occasions for work at weekends, bank holidays and other out of hours periods as and when required.

To assist in the implementation of the ENG-POL-291 Electrical Policy, to assist volunteer Portable Appliance Testing team in maintaining equipment and keeping accurate records and to administer the companies chosen electrical certification software.

 

The role of Electrical Maintenance Supervisor:

  • Help maintain the Railway’s numerous fixed electrical assets to the standards set by current legislation.
  • Advise and provide expert knowledge on procedures, operations, and technical issues to ensure colleagues are aware of procedures.
  • Act as a role model with regard to application of H&S processes and procedures especially with regard to the SVR Electrical Policy
  • Undertake inspections, maintenance, repairs, and renewal works.
  • Assist in maintaining records of work and have available for inspection, all documentation relevant for works carried out.
  • Maintain good relationships with SVR volunteers, external contractors and suppliers.
  • Act as a mentor and coach to any apprentices, improvers, volunteers or other staff members of the Infrastructure Dept.
  • Maintain all tools, plant, vehicles, and other equipment of the Infrastructure Department, ensuring they are safe for use, returned to storage, and ready for the next job.
  • Identify possible hazards and establish safe working practices as necessary.
  • Undertake any other task that may reasonably fall within the remit of the SVR Infrastructure Department.
  • Participate in training programmes and skills acquisition to support the role if deemed necessary.

 

Skills required:

  • Practical electrical installation skills along with understanding of associated test equipment
  • Power & hand tool use
  • Working at height

 

Qualifications:

Any of the following

  • City and Guilds parts 1 and 2 in Electrical Engineering.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment).
  • Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) if part of an apprenticeship.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance).

Plus

  • Working knowledge if the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.
  • Working knowledge of the current Control of Asbestos Regulations.

 

Company

Severn Valley Railway
Number one Comberton Place
Kidderminster
DY10 1QR

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is an award winning heritage attraction with C. £8 Million yearly turnover and welcoming over 250,000 visitors every year.  The SVR opened to the public 50 years ago and is a full-size standard-gauge railway line running regular, mainly steam-hauled, passenger trains between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Along the line the SVR operates 2 pubs, 8 catering outlets, 3 shops and a visitor centre. In support of the railway operation there is a thriving Engineering Workshop, Diesel Depot, Carriage and Wagon Works.

Employing 150 full time and part time people in paid work and a further 1,700 in voluntary roles the SVR is a major employer in the Worcestershire and Shropshire regions. Back in 2007 a survey undertaken by consultants SQW on behalf of Advantage West Midlands confirmed that the net economic impact of the SVR to the West Midlands economy is £10.9 million. In 2007 the annual turnover was £4.5m per annum and in 2019 it grew to £8m.

The last 50 years has seen the SVR rise from relative obscurity to its pre-eminent position as a nationally recognised and award-winning heritage attraction. Severn Valley Railway is an umbrella name for three constituent organisations plus supporting owner groups of locomotives, carriages and wagons. Collectively the SVR's mission is to: “To enthuse and inspire an affection and understanding in our visitors and staff for the Severn Valley Railway and the bygone era of steam locomotion and heritage diesels through the operation and interpretation of the Railway infrastructure, locomotives, historic carriages and wagons”.

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