Electrician

Sanctuary Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Glasgow is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical maintenance and repairs. The role requires inspecting properties for safety and compliance, maintaining installations, and completing necessary documentation. Ideal candidates will hold relevant electrical qualifications and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Candidates must bring original certification verifying proof of their qualifications.
• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance repairs and certification as required.
• Inspect and test void properties for safety and compliance.
• Maintain electrical installations ranging from light fittings to rewires.
• Complete paperwork and produce certification for works undertaken.

Skills

BS5839-1 qualification

18th Edition - 2nd Amendment

BS5839-6 qualification

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or currently undertaking the qualification

Job description

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Glasgow

£39,799 - £41,894 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

We are looking for an Electrician to join our team, based in Glasgow. You will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance repairs and certification as required for these works. You will work with other operatives to ensure the work is done to a high standard but also will be lone working therefore using your own initiative is essential. Full training will be provided along with a company van and tools for company use. Based at Sanctuary Property Services, Glasgow you will cover sites across the county.

The role of Electrician will include:

• Inspecting and testing void properties, ensuring safety and compliance
• Maintaining electrical installations in void properties, ranging from light fitting to partial/full rewires
• Monitoring and maintaining good levels of van stock and ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a suitable condition
• Completing all paperwork and producing certification associated with works undertaken

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to BS5839-1, 18th Edition - 2nd Amendment, BS5839-6, NVQ Level 3 or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills along with a customer focused approach
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £39,799 per annum (rising to £41,894 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.