Electrician

ARM; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services provider in Bracknell is seeking a Domestic Electrician to perform safe electrical works across properties. Responsibilities include repairs, installations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have necessary qualifications, along with practical experience and a valid driving license. This position offers competitive pay, a company van, 28 days of holiday, and pension benefits.

Benefits

Van and uniform provided

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension up to 10%

Progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with City & Guilds or equivalent certifications.
• Practical knowledge of BS:7671 regulations and electrical installations.
• Valid driver's license for travel to customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs, installations, and tests adhering to safety standards.
• Liaise with customers to update them on job progress.
• Travel to properties as necessary for emergency and scheduled work.

Skills

Electrical safety

Fault identification

Customer communication

Education

City & Guilds 2391

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation Work

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Electrician (Domestic Housing)

Bracknell and the surrounding area

Up to £42k

Purpose

To undertake safe electrical works (repairs, installations, servicing, and inspection & testing) competently and effectively across housing stock to ensure that properties are maintained to a high standard and in a timely manner, whilst achieving and maintaining exceptional levels of customer satisfaction.

Duties

• To undertake safe electrical works on time within given priorities to the highest standard possible, striving for repairs to be a first‑time fix whilst remaining compliant.
• To effectively identify and repair faults, rewire domestic electrical systems, ensuring good quality.
• To liaise with customers and other staff, as appropriate, to ensure all relevant individuals are aware of progress and action taken. In more complex cases to refer the matter to a senior member of staff to identify the necessary remedial action.
• To ensure that all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures in accordance with the BS7671 - the performance of the duties of the post. To include appropriate use of equipment and PPE.
• To set out jobs from drawings and specifications to establish the requirements of the project and requisition the necessary installation materials and ensure compliance and test systems.
• As required, to provide electrical expertise to the planned team which involves the delivery of complete electrical works to occupied or non‑occupied properties, including bathroom, kitchen works and full property rewires.
• To cover out of hours emergency call‑out in accordance with the departmental rota to attend to emergencies out of hours when required.
• To maintain the company vehicle in good condition, carry out regular vehicle safety checks and report any defects promptly to the fleet manager.

Requirements

• Achievement Measurement 2 and a qualified Electrician.
• Qualifications: City & Guilds 2391, City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or 2351 or 2330 levels 2 and 3 or approved equivalent; NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation Work or approved equivalent.
• Previously a registered apprentice or undergone some equivalent method training and have had adequate practical training in electrical installation work.
• Demonstrates practical knowledge and competence working as an electrician in the current edition of BS:7671 and inspection, testing and commissioning of installations.
• City & Guilds 2394 or 2395 in initial verification, certification, periodic inspection & testing of electrical installations or approved equivalent (Desirable).
• Full driving licence and ability to travel in a timely and efficient manner to attend customers' properties, frequently located in areas not covered by public transport.
• This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

Benefits

• Van and uniform provided.
• 28 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Pension up to 10%.
• Progression and training.

For more information please call David Bates @ ARM on [phone number removed].