Electrician

Kirklees Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Job summary

Kirklees Council – Homes and Neighbourhoods (H&N) is seeking an Electrician to carry out repairs, maintenance and installations across Kirklees and surrounding areas.

You will work as part of a team and independently, delivering quality electrical work to domestic and commercial properties. Applicants should hold recognised electrical qualifications and a valid UK driving licence. Flexibility for overtime and on-call duties is required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Hold a Level 3 NVQ in electrical installation or equivalent.
• Have the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification or be willing to work towards it.
• Ideally have C&G 2391 or be willing to work towards it.
• Must have a Full UK valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality repairs, maintenance and installations to domestic and commercial properties across Kirklees.
• Work as part of a team and independently to meet the needs of the organisation and customers.
• Ensure safety, compliance and high workmanship standards in all electrical works.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer care

Education

Recognised electrical apprenticeship

Level 3 NVQ in electrical installation

18th edition wiring regulations

C&G 2391 (or willing to obtain)

Job description

Kirklees Council, Homes and Neighbourhoods (H&N) is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of almost 22,000 homes and 300 public buildings across Kirklees. Working with our communities it is our vision to provide, ‘Quality Homes and Services in successful communities’.

As an Electrician working for H&N you will travel throughout Kirklees and the surrounding areas to deliver the duties of this role and meet the needs of the organisation and our customers. You will be required to work as part of a team and independently to deliver quality repairs, maintenance and installations to a high standard.

To be considered for the role it is essential that you:

• Have excellent communication and customer care skills to effectively liaise with a variety of customers and clients both internally and externally.


• Have served a recognised electrical apprenticeship.


• Possess a level three NVQ in electrical installation (or equivalent); an 18th edition wiring regulations qualification (or willing to work towards) and ideally C&G 2391 (or be willing to work towards C&G 2391).


• Have experience of domestic electrical installations, in particular, a proven track record of rewires, small installation, responsive work inspection and testing in domestic properties.


• Have experience of domestic and commercial electrical installations, in particular, a proven track record of inspection, testing and certification.


• Specialist experience of any of the following would be advantageous: Security systems, fire alarms, emergency lighting, mobility equipment, data installations.


• Have a Full UK valid driving licence.

You will be expected to work flexibly, around core hours, based on an annual hours allowance with the needs of the business being the priority. This is currently based around an average of a 37-hour week. You may also be required to work overtime and be a participant on the call out rota as requested by management.

Benefits

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.