Electrician

Niyaa People Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Employer pension 7-9%

25 days' annual leave

Benefits pot up to £700 per year

Annual staff conference

Company away days

Sociable working culture

Job summary

Niyaa People Ltd is recruiting an Electrician to cover Oxford and surrounding areas. The role offers a £43,000 annual salary, a company van and fuel card, and a pension contribution of 7-9%.

You will join an in-house maintenance team focused on efficient repairs and first-time fixes, while delivering excellent customer service to residents. The job involves repairs, testing, installations, inspections, and reporting across occupied social housing properties, with a 1-in-6 rota for out-of-hours

Qualifications

• 18th Edition and a recognised electrical qualification are required.
• Experience carrying out electrical repairs, testing and installations.
• Experience in social housing or domestic maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, remedial works and EICRs in occupied homes.
• Complete electrical installations and upgrades in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Install and maintain emergency lighting, home alarms and extractor fans.
• Diagnose faults and aim for first-time fixes where possible.
• Carry out inspections, testing and surveys and complete reports.
• Update digital job management systems and work orders accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.
• Collaborate with colleagues on larger projects and scheduled repairs.
• Participate in a 1-in-6 out-of-hours rota.

Skills

18th Edition

Electrical repairs

Electrical testing

Electrical installations

Education

City & Guilds 2391

NVQ in Electrical Installation

Job description

Electrician role covering Oxford and the surrounding areas, paying £43,000 per annum, with a company van, fuel card and 7-9% employer pension contribution.

This is a permanent opportunity working across occupied social housing properties, carrying out electrical repairs, testing and installations. You'll be joining an established in-house maintenance team, with a focus on completing repairs efficiently, delivering a first-time fix wherever possible and providing excellent customer service.

As an Electrician, you will be:

• Carrying out electrical repairs, remedial works and EICRs in occupied homes.
• Completing electrical installations and upgrades in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Installing and maintaining emergency lighting, home alarms and extractor fans.
• Diagnosing faults and aiming to complete repairs on a first-time-fix basis.
• Carrying out inspections, testing and surveys and completing associated reports.
• Updating digital job management systems and completing work orders accurately.
• Providing excellent customer service to residents.
• Working alongside colleagues to complete larger projects and scheduled repairs.
• Participating in a 1-in-6 out-of-hours call-out rota.

Experience and qualifications:

• 18th Edition and a recognised electrical qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391 or an NVQ in Electrical Installation.
• Experience carrying out electrical repairs, testing and installations.
• Experience in social housing, domestic maintenance or a similar environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using a PDA or electronic job management system.
• A strong understanding of health and safety.
• A full UK driving licence with six points or fewer.
• The ability to pass a basic DBS check.

The role is offering:

• £43,000 annual salary
• Company van and fuel card
• 7-9% employer pension contribution
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Benefits pot of up to £700 per year, with options including additional annual leave, private medical cover and health checks.
• Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• 1-in-6 out-of-hours call-out rota
• Permanent employment
• Annual staff conference, company away days and a sociable working culture

Location & travel

The role covers Oxford and the surrounding areas, working across occupied residential properties. A company van and fuel card are provided.