Electrician

Novus Property Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Tools & test equipment

Company fleet van with fuel card

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme (£1000)

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions, a social housing repairs specialist, is seeking an Electrician to carry out fault finding and responsive repairs in tenanted properties across the Central belt, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee area travel.

The role is site-based, 39 hours per week, with a rota that includes on-call duties. You’ll work to high safety standards and have access to training, including 2391 testing where required.

Qualifications

• Qualified to 18th edition and AM2, preferably NICEIC registered.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of social housing refurbishment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fault finding and responsive repairs on tenanted social housing properties.
• Replace MCBs, switches, lighting, showers, alarms and related components.
• Work from tickets or handheld devices; ensure safe, high-quality work.
• Follow health and safety policies and maintain professional standards.
• Possess or worktowards 2391 testing and inspection qualifications.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Electrical test equipment

ECS Card Inspection & Testing (2391)

Job description

Job Location:

Site based covering the Central belt, around Edinburgh, Glasgow with some travel to Dundee. Standard Hours Monday- Friday 39 hours plus out of hours on call.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join Novus Property Solutions, Repairs and Voids division, providing high-quality electrical repair and replacement services within Social Housing properties

This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful.

What’s in it for you?

• Stable, long-term work on an ongoing social housing contract on responsive repairs – no chasing work


• Competitive salary, weekly paid, plus paid call-out (1 in 3 weeks).


• Work-life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.


• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.


• Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle.


• Pension scheme to support your future.


• Tools & test equipment- to support you in carrying out the day to day tasks


• Training and development – support with qualifications such as 2391 if required.


• Supportive planning team who schedule your jobs to reduce travel time and help your day run smoothly


• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000

Most importantly, you’ll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You’ll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes, while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team that values doing the job properly.

An Outline Of Your Responsibilities And Experience

• Carrying out fault finding & responsive repairs on tenanted Social Housing properties.


• Works include but are not limited to replacing MCB – circuit breakers, small electrical repairs, switches, lighting internal and external, shower repairs and replacements, smoke alarms, extractor fans, re-certification, certificating all works.


• Working from job tickets or a handheld device daily


• Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes.


• Following Novus’ exemplary Health and Safety policies and standards


• Qualified to 18th edition and AM2, preferably NICEIC registered NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, AM2, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, ECS Card Inspection & Testing (2391)


• Experience within social housing refurbishment environment.

Solar PV, EV Charging, Battery Storage and PAS 2030 Retrofit knowledge and qualifications are advantageous This role will require a DBS check and a full UK driving license is required.2391 Test and inspection a distinct advantage

A Little Bit About Us

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 129-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate.

At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons, that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.