Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Uniform and PPE supplied

26 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Employer pension contributions up to 9

Health cash plan up to £1,100

Enhanced sick pay and mental health

Volunteer days

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a permanent electrician to join the Property Services team. The role involves diagnosing and repairing domestic electrical faults across a Bristol-area patch, with a company van and a 40-hour week.

You will perform testing and installation work, follow safety procedures, and participate in an on-call rota. Applicants should hold the Core Apprenticeship (2360 parts 1 & 2) or equivalent and have a full UK driving licence with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with domestic experience.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair domestic electrical faults.
• Experience in testing and installation work to current guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring and monitoring
• Ensure all work meets the highest standard, complying with building regulations and safety requirements
• Deliver a positive, professional service to customers
• Carry out periodic testing and installation work to current best practice and guidelines
• Follow health and safety procedures to keep the working environment and customers safe
• Work with team members to meet departmental goals
• Take part in an out-of-hours on-call rota and attend meetings and training as required

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault diagnosis

Periodic testing

Health and safety

Customer service

Field-based

Education

Core Apprenticeship 2360 parts 1 & 2

Job description

This permanent electrician post sits in the Property Services team at LiveWest, a South West housing association, and covers the homes it maintains. The work centres on diagnosing and repairing domestic electrical faults, including rewiring, periodic testing and installation, with an out-of-hours on-call rota. The role is mobile, mainly across a Bristol patch, with a company van and a 40-hour week. Applicants need a full manual UK driving licence and the right to work without a Certificate of Sponsorship, as sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring and monitoring
• Ensure all work meets the highest standard, complying with building regulations and safety requirements
• Deliver a positive, professional service to customers
• Carry out periodic testing and installation work to current best practice and guidelines
• Follow health and safety procedures to keep the working environment and customers safe
• Work with team members to meet departmental goals
• Take part in an out-of-hours on-call rota and attend meetings and training as required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Core Apprenticeship, 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent (NVQ3, City and Guilds)

Experience

• Proven post-qualification experience in the electrical industry, including responsive maintenance
• Experience working in customers' homes
• Essential skills and experience for a level one role

Skills & knowledge

• Diagnosing electrical faults, periodic testing and installation work
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Proficiency with mobile technology

Checks & eligibility

• Full, manual, valid UK driving licence
• Satisfactory Basic DBS check
• Right to work in the UK for the full role without a Certificate of Sponsorship

Nice to have

• 18th Edition BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations, to complete after probation
• Test and Inspect (2391 or equivalent), to complete after probation
• AM2 (Achievement Measurement Test), to complete after probation
• PV (photovoltaic) installation
• EV charging point installation
• EESS (electrical energy storage systems)

What’s offered

• Company van with fuel card for work travel
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30, with option to buy 5 more
• Employer pension contributions up to 9%
• Health cash plan up to £1,100 a year, virtual GP, and discounted gym and retail
• Enhanced sick pay, mental health support and free flu jabs
• Family support policies, including a new child payment
• Four paid volunteering days a year