Electrician

LiveWest Homes Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the South West is seeking a skilled Electrician to ensure high-quality maintenance of properties. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, maintaining safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service. This full-time permanent role offers 40 hours per week with opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Power tools

Uniform and PPE

Health benefits

Learning opportunities

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the electrical industry with maintenance understanding.
• Proficiency in diagnosing electrical faults and performing installation work.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems.
• Ensure all work complies with building regulations.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair

Quality workmanship

Customer service

Health and safety

Team collaboration

Education

Core Apprenticeship, 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations

Test and Inspect (2391 or equivalent)

Tools

Mobile technology

Job description

Are you a skilled Electrician looking to make a difference in your community? Join LiveWest, the largest housing association in the South West, and help us provide high-quality homes and services to our customers.

Due to expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join us! You will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our properties, ensuring they meet our high standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

1. Fault diagnosis and repair: Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring, and monitoring.
2. Quality workmanship: Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard, complying with building regulations and safety requirements.
3. Customer service: Demonstrate a positive and professional approach to our customers, ensuring the highest standard of customer service and satisfaction.
4. Maintenance and testing: Perform periodic testing and installation work, ensuring compliance with current best practices and guidelines.
5. Health and safety: Adhere to health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for you and our customers.
6. Team collaboration: Work effectively with other team members to achieve departmental goals and deliver exceptional service.
7. On-call participation: Take part in an out-of-hours on-call rota and attend meetings and training as required.

Why Join LiveWest?

At LiveWest, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our colleagues can thrive. As part of our Property Services team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a difference: Contribute to the well-being of our customers by ensuring their homes are safe and well-maintained.
• Professional development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative culture: Work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to delivering high-quality service.

We will consider flexible working arrangements, which will be discussed at the interview stage.

This role is full-time and permanent, working 40 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in the electrical industry, with a strong understanding of responsive maintenance.
• Proficiency in diagnosing electrical faults, performing testing, and installation work.
• Experience working in customers' homes with a professional and positive approach.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Proficient in using mobile technology.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications:

• Core Apprenticeship, 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent (NVQ3, City and Guilds).
• Desirable: 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations (to be completed within a reasonable timeframe after passing probation).
• Desirable: Test and Inspect (2391 or equivalent).
• Desirable: AM2 (Achievement Measurement Test).
• Desirable: PV (Photovoltaic), EV (Electric Vehicles Charging Points), EESS (Electrical Energy Storage Systems).

Additional Information:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting colleagues from all backgrounds. Benefits include power tools, uniform and PPE, generous leave, pension contributions, health benefits, learning opportunities, family support policies, wellbeing programs, travel schemes, and paid volunteering days.