Electrical Tester - Commercial Construction

APEX Contracting Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Tester for a commercial construction project in Oxford. This is a long-term contract. Hours: 7:30am–4:00pm The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, testing and certifying new and altered electrical installations. Applicants must have recent hands-on testing experience within commercial construction or fit-out environments. This is not a PAT-testing, product-testing or supervisory position. Responsibilities * Carrying out initial verification of new and altered electrical installations * Completing dead and live testing on distribution boards and final circuits * Performing continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, Zs, RCD, prospective fault-current and functional tests * Completing Electrical Installation Certificates, schedules of inspections and test-result schedules * Checking installations against drawings, circuit schedules and BS 7671 * Identifying non-compliant work and communicating required remedial actions * Undertaking fault finding and assisting with remedial work * Working alongside electricians, supervisors and the project-management team * Maintaining accurate testing and handover documentation * Following site safety and safe-isolation procedures Essential requirements * Recent commercial construction-site testing experience * City & Guilds 2391-50 or 2391-52, or a recognised initial-verification equivalent such as 2394 * Current 18th Edition qualification * Valid ECS/JIB Gold Card * Experience completing EICs and associated testing schedules * Right to work in the UK * Able to commute reliably to Oxford, OX4 Desirable * IPAF * Own calibrated testing equipment * Experience using electronic certification software * Experience testing lighting, small power and distribution installations on commercial fit-out projects * Experience completing EICRs and remedial works Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly showing your recent commercial construction testing experience, qualifications, current location and availability