Electrician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrician to join a property services team in Southampton. Your responsibilities will include conducting routine electrical testing and repairs, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications, including NVQ level 3, and have skills in communication for effective liaison with customers. The position offers a competitive salary and comes with a van and fuel card.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) certification is required.
• Experience in residential housing sector is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing and repairs of electrical services.
• Undertake responsive repairs per work schedules and standards.
• Estimate and requisition necessary materials for maintenance.
• Record and report status of electrical equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety best practices.

Skills

Relevant qualifications (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)

18th Edition (BS7671) certification

City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect certification

Strong communication skills

Full driving license with 1 year's experience

Job description

Electrician

Annual Salary: £39,000 to £42,350

Location: Southampton

Job Type: Full-time

Join our Clients property services team as an Electrician, covering the Southampton area. This role is perfect for a professional who is ready to hit the road and you will be part of a dynamic team in one of the largest housing associations, dedicated to maintaining high standards in over 85,000 homes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team.
• Undertake responsive repairs and works within our planned teams in line with work schedules, Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations, and to our established standard procedures.
• Estimate, requisition, and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and spares to ensure 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 the status and condition of electrical services equipment via periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.
• Maintain a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant and up-to-date qualifications, including a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect certifications.
• Experience within a similar role, ideally within the Residential/Housing sector.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with both internal and external customers.
• Full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year's driving experience.

Benefits:

Role comes with Van, Fuel card and great benefits