Electrical Test Engineer - Housing

BES Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BES Group is seeking a Housing Electrical Test Engineer to conduct electrical testing in the social housing sector across North West England. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, performing repairs, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to customer service.

Benefits

Annual car cash allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Annual salary review

20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and qualifications in electrical installation.
• Good level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing within the social housing industry.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 standards and company policies.
• Liaise with tenants and maintain van stocks.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Health and Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Education

NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds Inspection and Testing

Job description

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it s our job to help keep our customers assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.

With safety our number one priority, it s no surprise that our electrical division is all about electrical safety. We re experts in this field, carrying out hundreds of essential Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR s) and other critical inspections, for our customers every single day. What s more, we are a leading specialist Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, not only managing the end-to-end installation, but the ongoing routine safety examinations.

To be considered for this role you will live within North West England and be willing to travel in this the area.

What will you be doing?

As a Housing Electrical Test Engineer for BES Electrical, you will carry out electrical testing within the social housing industry within the North West England area. Within this role, you will undertake electrical testing in domestic/ communal areas and carry out any associated remedial works identified.

You will:

• To work individually or as part of a team undertaking high quality electrical repairs testing and / or remedial works as required.
• To comply with BS7671 standards and company standards of work performance, ensuring implementation and compliance within electrical policies and procedures.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with company Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Attend Toolbox Talks in house training on a monthly basis (or as and when required).
• Utilise both our CRM system and reporting software to accurately record electrical documentation.
• You will be expected to carry out electrical condition reporting, repairs and installations to the highest of standards.
• Liaise with tenants, customers and members of our supply chain.
• Maintain van stocks and provide information enabling the improvements of first time fixes for the area you work within.

As part of our team, you will get:

• A standard starting GBP32,240 plus bonus, excellent OTE - GBP55,000 to GBP60,000
• Annual car cash allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual salary review
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme
• Fundraising support for your chosen charity

To join our team, you will need:

• To demonstrate a positive, diverse and inclusive attitude to both internal and external customers and colleagues.
• A flexible approach to working, you should be able and willing to work overtime to cover workloads during busy periods.
• You should be hard-working, conscientious Electrician that takes satisfaction from delivering a great service to our prestigious client base.
• To hold relevant experience and qualifications including: NVQ Level 3 Qualification in electrical installation work e.g. C&G 2330, 2360, 2357, 2365
• City & Guilds Inspection and Testing or equivalent
• Good level of computer literacy
• Full driving licence held for 12 months (Minimum)
• 18th edition ideally - however, 18th edition and asbestos awareness courses can be offered at our in-house training centre.

We want you to be you!

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What s more, we re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click Apply . We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.