Electrician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowances

Uniform & PPE provided

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Holiday buy/sell option

Wellbeing days and volunteering days

Enhanced pension scheme & life cover

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an Electrician to join a leading housing association's compliance services team in Berkshire. The role involves ensuring safety and functionality of electrical services across our properties, with a focus on quality and affordable homes.

Your day-to-day includes routine testing and repairs in customer homes, responsive repairs, and adhering to IEE wiring regulations and procedures, plus health and safety practices. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Residential/Housing sector.
• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Must hold the 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect certifications.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year's driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing and repairs of electrical equipment in customer homes.
• Perform responsive repairs and work within planned teams according to work schedules.
• Maintain a strong health and safety mindset, applying best practices.
• Estimate, requisition, and recommend the acquisition of materials and spares to ensure satisfactory repairs and maintenance.
• Utilize your skills to record and report on the status and condition of electrical services equipment through periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.

Skills

Residential housing experience

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition BS7671

City & Guilds 2391

Health & safety knowledge

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition BS7671 Certification

City & Guilds 2391 Certification

Job description

Electrician

Annual Salary: £40,000 - £43,000

Location: Berkshire, North Hampshire

Job Type: Full-timeJoin a leading housing association as an Electrician within their compliance services team. This role is crucial in providing quality, affordable homes and making a real difference in people's lives. You will be part of a dynamic team ensuring the safety and functionality of electrical services in our properties.

Day-to-day of the role

• Carry out routine testing and repairs of electrical equipment in customer homes as part of the Electrical Team.
• Perform responsive repairs and work within our planned teams according to work schedules, adhering to the Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations and standard procedures.
• Maintain a strong health and safety mindset, applying best practices.
• Estimate, requisition, and recommend the acquisition of materials and spares to ensure satisfactory repairs and maintenance.
• Utilize your skills to record and report on the status and condition of electrical services equipment through periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Residential/Housing sector.
• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Must hold the 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect certifications.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year's driving experience.

Benefits

• Tool Allowances
• Uniform & PPE provided.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, with incremental increase up to 30 days.
• Opportunity to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay.
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and life cover at 4x salary.
• A van and fuel card for business travel.
• iPhone and iPad provided.