EICR Electrician

Fawkes & Reece Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Benefits package

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our busy electrical division on a permanent basis. Working from our Wigan offices and covering the Manchester region, you will handle EICRs, testing and remedial works in tenanted and void properties.

You’ll inspect and certify electrical installations, explain findings to customers, and complete paperwork electronically. A valid UK driving license, NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications, and a strong safety mindset are essential for

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Full UK Driving License and be willing to travel across the Manchester region.
• Must demonstrate IT literacy for electronic certification and documentation.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations in the workplace.
• Qualified with NVQ/City & Guilds relevant to electrical installation and testing.
• Experience with EICRs and domestic occupancy scenarios is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in domestic and residential properties.
• Inspect and test electrical installations per BS 7671 (18th Edition).
• Identify C1, C2, C3 and FI observations accurately.
• Complete certification and documentation electronically and accurately.
• Explain findings to customers professionally.
• Complete remedial works identified during EICR inspections.
• Carry out repairs to consumer units, circuits and bonding.
• Carry out minor installation works as required.
• Verify and test completed remedial works and provide certification.
• Diagnose electrical faults and determine corrective actions.
• Rectify electrical defects safely and efficiently.
• Provide recommendations for additional work when appropriate.

Skills

Full UK Driving License

IT literacy

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2360/2330 Part 1 & 2

AM2

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing)

City & Guilds 18th Edition

ECS Gold Card (advantageous)

Job description

Are you an Electrician looking for the opportunity to work with an established, busy Main Contractor on a permanent basis?

We have a position available for an experienced candidate to work within the Electrical division of a Social Housing Contractor, working on Social Housing Refurbishment projects. Based from the company's offices in Wigan, you'll be working across the Manchester region.

You will be working in both tenanted and void properties, working on a variety of planned and reactive maintenance jobs.

Your role will be to undertake EICRs, fault finding, testing & inspection and remedial electrical works, ensuring all work is completed to a consistent high standard.

Duties will include:

• Undertake Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in domestic and residential properties.
• Inspect and test electrical installations in accordance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• Accurately identify C1, C2, C3 and FI observations.
• Complete all certification and documentation electronically and accurately.
• Explain findings to customers in a professional manner.
• Complete remedial works identified during EICR inspections.
• Carry out repairs to consumer units, circuits, accessories, bonding arrangements and other electrical installations.
• Undertake minor installation works as required.
• Verify and test completed remedial works and provide appropriate certification.
• Diagnose electrical faults and determine effective corrective actions.
• Rectify electrical defects safely and efficiently.
• Provide recommendations for additional work where appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Full UK Driving License
• NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds 2360/2330 part 1 & 2 qualification
• AM2
• City & Guilds 2391/2394 & 2395 inspection and testing
• A good level of IT literacy.
• An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification
• ECS Gold Card (ideal but not essential)
• Experience working within Domestic/Social Housing properties

• This is a permanent position with a van and other benefits provided.

Please note, successful applicants must be able to send across copies of stated certificates and provide contactable references.