Electrician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call standby pay

Company van

Health cash plan

Holiday entitlement 26-31 days

Employer pension matched up to 9%

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Yorkshire Housing is seeking an Electrician for the Homes department across Yorkshire. The role covers fixed wire testing, EICRs, remediations, rewires, and lighting/heating upgrades in both empty and occupied homes.

It is a mobile, on-call role with local allocations and no overnight stays. Applicants must have domestic electrical experience, City & Guilds qualifications (18th edition), an AM2 NVQ, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Domestic electrical experience required.
• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• 2382 (18th edition) qualification required.
• NVQ AM2 certification required.
• 2391-51 or higher qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Fixed wire testing and EICR inspections with certification and reporting on electrical condition.
• Remedial work following testing.
• Electrical repairs and alterations to fittings and fixtures.
• Partial or full rewiring including inspection and testing.
• Planned lighting and heating upgrades.
• Work in both empty and occupied properties.
• Solve smaller issues on site using own initiative.
• Act as a key player in a wider team.
• Work closely with other trades, administrators and suppliers.
• Represent Yorkshire Housing to tenants with professional communication.

Skills

Domestic electrical experience

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or recognised equivalent qualification

City & Guilds 2382 (18th edition)

NVQ in Electrotechnical Services AM2 certification

2391-51 Periodic Inspection & Testing Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Electrician post in the Homes department of Yorkshire Housing, a provider of nearly 20,000 homes across Yorkshire. The work covers fixed wire testing and EICRs, remedials, rewires and planned lighting and heating upgrades, in empty and occupied homes. It is a mobile role across Yorkshire with an on-call rota, and work is allocated near home where possible. Candidates need domestic electrical experience, the listed City & Guilds qualifications and a valid UK driving licence.

What the job involves

• Fixed wire testing and EICR inspections, with certification and reporting on the condition of electrical components and equipment
• Associated remedial work following testing
• Electrical repairs and alterations to existing fittings and fixtures
• Partial or full rewiring of properties, including inspection and testing
• Planned installs such as lighting and heating upgrades
• Carrying out work in both empty and occupied properties
• Solving smaller issues on site using own initiative
• Working as a key player in a wider team
• Working closely with other trades, administrators and suppliers
• Acting as the face of Yorkshire Housing to tenants, with respectful, warm and professional communication

What’s required

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 or recognised equivalent qualification
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th edition)
• NVQ in Electrotechnical Services AM2 certification
• 2391-51 Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations Level 3 or recognised equivalent or greater qualification

Experience

• Experienced electrician
• Experience in a domestic setting

Checks & eligibility

• Valid UK driving licence

What’s offered

• On-call rota with £286.65 per week standby payment, plus door-to-door call-out payments and overtime opportunities
• Company van (Ford Transit Custom or similar) with fuel card, tools and equipment
• All work carried out locally, so no staying away from home
• Health cash plan covering prescriptions, dental treatment and eye tests
• Holiday from 26 days plus bank holidays, rising annually to up to 31 days
• Pension with employer contributions matched up to 9%
• Enhanced company sick pay