Electrician

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Blandford is seeking a qualified Electrician to join their Property Team. In this full-time role, you will perform routine electrical testing and repairs in residential homes. Candidates should possess at least NVQ Level 2, ideally with the 18th Edition and City & Guild 2391 certifications. A full driving license is required as you will be provided with a van for travel. Enjoy competitive pay and various benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits package for holiday

Van and fuel card for business travel

iPhone and iPad

Generous pension scheme, matched up to 12%

Life cover 4 x annual salary

SmartTech payment plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or Residential/Housing sector.
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 with 18th Edition and City & Guild 2391.
• Hold a full and current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing of electrical equipment in homes.
• Manage responsive repairs and planned team schedules.
• Record and report on the status of electrical services.

Skills

Electrical testing

Health and safety best practices

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2

18th Edition (BS7671)

City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect

Job description

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are one of the largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

We're currently recruiting for a qualified Electrician to join our Property Team in Blandford. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

You’ll also benefit from:

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

What you’ll do:

As an Electrician you will carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team. In this role you will be predominantly working in our planned team carrying out Rewires and Heating upgrades.

• Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team
• Undergo responsive repairs and works within our planned teams in line with work schedules, Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations and to SNG's established standard procedures.
• Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
• Estimate, requisition and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and spares to ensure that appropriate satisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and Health and Safety at Work regulations.
• Apply your knowledge and skills to record and report on status and condition of electrical services equipment via periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.

What you’ll need:

You should have experience within a similar role, or from within the Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 ideally with your 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team.

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.