Electrician

Brackenberry Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited is seeking an Electrician for a 3‑month contract to deliver electrical maintenance across housing stock and corporate properties in North Northamptonshire. You will perform inspections, testing, repairs and installations under the Repairs Officer (Electrical) and complete required certification.

The role requires practical electrical experience, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of electrical inspection and testing.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and repair works in accordance with work order specifications.
• Undertake electrical installation and maintenance tasks within the allocated area of work.
• Complete responsive and emergency repairs, routine maintenance, testing and inspections, planned installation and remedial works, and void property works.
• Complete reports and electrical certification, order materials and request follow-on work using mobile devices.
• Complete work orders in accordance with the relevant schedule of rates.
• Maintain competency by attending team briefings and training as required.

Skills

Electrical testing

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Health & safety

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2

City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391 - Testing & Inspection

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of an Electrician, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. The Electrician will provide operational housing maintenance services across the Council's housing stock and corporate properties. Working under the direction of the Repairs Officer (Electrical), the post holder will carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, inspections, testing and installation works in accordance with work orders, relevant safety procedures and Council policies.,

• Carry out electrical maintenance and repair works in accordance with work order specifications.
• Undertake individual or joint electrical installation and maintenance tasks within the allocated area of work.
• Complete responsive and emergency repairs, routine maintenance, testing and inspections, planned installation and remedial works, and void property works.
• Complete reports and electrical certification, order materials and request follow‑on work using mobile devices.
• Complete work orders in accordance with the relevant schedule of rates.
• Maintain competency by attending team briefings and training as required. City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition.
• City & Guilds 2391 - Testing and Inspection, or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake Category B asbestos training.
• Willingness to undertake additional training to keep up to date with changes in regulations and legislation.

Essentials:

• Practical experience of electrical inspection and testing.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.