Electrician

VIVID Housing; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing firm is seeking a dedicated Electrician for a full-time role based in Basingstoke, covering Aldershot. The position requires the completion of electrical repairs and installations in line with IEE regulations. In addition to a competitive salary, employees benefit from a company van, generous holiday, and health insurance. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in domestic settings. A clean driving licence and the ability to handle manual tasks are essential.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Use of company van & fuel card

Productivity-related bonus

Uniform and PPE provided

Generous contributory pension

Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary

Private medical insurance

Health care cash plan

Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity

Electric car scheme

In-house & e-learning courses

Qualifications

• You must demonstrate good all-round electrical skills including testing, fault finding, repairs and installation.
• Experience working in domestic properties and/or for social housing would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs and installations to domestic and commercial properties.
• Ensure compliance with IEE Electrical Regulations and maintain high Health & Safety standards.
• Assist the building contracts team when required on programmed works.

Skills

Electrical repairs and installations

Testing and fault finding

Manual handling

Working at heights

Driving

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & Part 2 + AM2 Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th edition wiring regulation

2391 / 4 / 5 (inspect & test)

Job description

The Vacancy

We’re VIVID! –We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people!

We’re recruiting for an Electrician to join our team! Contractually based out of our Basingstoke office, you’ll predominantly cover Aldershot and the surrounding area. This is a full time, permanent position working 39 hours per week, alongside participation in the emergency on‑call rota. You’ll need to live within a suitable distance to attend out of hour emergencies within a reasonable time frame, and will be paid at very competitive rates for the on call rota!

On top of the competitive salary, you can benefit from :

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• Use of a company van & fuel card for your work travel
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take‑home
• Uniform and PPE provided
• A generous contributory pension of 6%. We’ll match employee contributions between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan called Medicash
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal and financial information
• Electric car scheme
• Huge variety of in‑house & e‑learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes

Here’s the facts about the role :

As an electrician, you’ll carry out electrical repairs and installations to our domestic and commercial properties. You’ll make sure you work in line with all current IEE Electrical Regulations whilst maintaining high Health & Safety standards. You’ll fault find on circuits and electrical testing. You’ll also assist the building contracts team when required on programmed works. You may also be required to carry out P.A.T testing and fault finding of appliances as required.

You’ll need to have :

• City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & Part 2 + AM2 Certificate OR equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation along with 18th edition wiring regulation.
• 2391 / 4 / 5 (inspect & test) is desirable but not essential.

Please ensure that your current qualifications are clear on your CV or application!

You’ll be able to demonstrate good all‑round electrical skills including testing, fault finding, repairs and installation. Experience working in domestic properties and / or for social housing would be an advantage.

We do our best to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible. However, due to the nature of this position, the job holder must be capable of :

• Working at heights
• Manual handling and lifting heavy and bulky items
• A high degree of mobility, which will include walking / lifting / loading and unloading vehicles

A full, clean current driving licence (held for at least 1 year) is needed so you can drive one of our vans when necessary.

Offers are subject to satisfactory driving licence checks and DBS check.