Electrician

Ian Williams; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider in Coventry is looking for a skilled Electrician to join their Response Maintenance business. In this role, you will carry out electrical repairs within social housing, focusing on health and safety and exceptional customer service. Candidates should possess NVQ level 3 as an Electrician and have a passion for making a positive difference in residents' homes. Weekly pay and a wealth of benefits, including life insurance and pension contributions, are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Life insurance

Pension contribution

31 days paid holiday

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 as an Electrician with required certifications.
• Test and Inspect qualification is desirable for the role.
• Experience in domestic/social housing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs and maintenance in domestic settings.
• Handle emergency, routine, and reactive repairs.
• Ensure health and safety compliance throughout responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Electrical repairs and maintenance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 3 as an Electrician

18th Edition certificate

AM2 certification

Job description

Job Description

Our business is growing and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We're currently looking for a skilled Electrician to join our successful Response Maintenance business based in the Coventry area.

You’ll specialise in carrying out Responsive Maintenance Repairs to our reputable retirement living & social housing clients.

We thrive on offering more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.

The Benefits of working for Ian Williams Ltd:

• You will be paid weekly, with a guaranteed 39 hour working week, as well as annual pay reviews.
• We provide you with the opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity (plus call out bonuses and overtime) – role dependant.
• Company van and fuel card included / Travel and fare allowance - role dependant.
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge.
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), plus an additional 2 days after 5 years service.
• Your future is important to us, therefore we offer a pension contribution.
• Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Ian Williams.
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
• A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts and much more!

The Electrician role:

We’re committed to keeping you safe, happy and supported, therefore Health and Safety is paramount throughout the responsibilities of this role, for you, us, and the customer.

• Undertaking electrical repairs and maintenance work within a social housing domestic setting, with occasional electrical testing requirements.
• Attending reactive, emergency, and routine repairs, and on occasions planned refurbishment jobs (within void properties).
• Working in a domestic environment; you enjoy working with people, whether as part of a team, or with the residents.
• Emergency call out will be expected, on a rota basis.

What you will bring as an Electrician:

• Qualified to an NVQ level 3 as an Electrician, or similar professional body (e.g., City & Guilds), with 18th Edition certificate and AM2.
• Test and Inspect qualification desirable.
• Ideally experience of working within a domestic / social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential).
• Having a passion for making a difference to peoples homes, you have strong values in delivering exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working with people.
• Driving licence, with eligibility to drive in the UK.

About Ian Williams Ltd

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.