Electrician

Mountjoy; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company is looking for an Electrician to join their team in Woking. The successful candidate will perform a range of responsibilities including electrical testing, reactive repairs, and installations. Candidates should have the necessary qualifications such as City & Guilds certifications, relevant experience in building maintenance or social housing, and a valid driving license. The role offers the opportunity to develop in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency as a tradesperson with necessary tools.
• Knowledge of technical, statutory, and legislative updates.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical tests and inspections
• Execute reactive repairs and fault finding
• Install electrical systems in kitchens and bathrooms
• Install domestic heating systems

Skills

All aspects of domestic and commercial electrical works

Effective communication using phone and PDA

Professionalism in contentious situations

Diagnosis of repairs

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Problem-solving skills

Self-management and self-motivation

Effective decision-making

Education

City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition Electrical Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent

NVQ 3 in electrical installation

Full current driving license

Job description

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious and enthusiastic Electrician to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Mountjoy Ltd is contracted to provide responsive maintenance and void property works for Woking Borough Council. This is for both in hours and part of a call out rota.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:

• Electrical test and inspection.
• Reactive repairs and fault finding.
• Electrical installation to kitchens and bathrooms.
• Electrical installation of domestic heating system.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• All aspects of domestic and commercial electrical works
• Able to use the phone and PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
• Be comfortable in dealing with tenants and remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining to tenants that the right repair is not necessarily the repair they want.
• Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces prior to starting in other areas.
• Be able to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach.
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are always safe.
• A problem solver and be able to work out what is the right repair.
• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
• Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
• Be able to understand Mountjoy’s processes and actively engage in our culture.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.
• Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes.
• Being competent within your sphere of expertise

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• REQUIRED: City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition Electrical Regulations
• REQUIRED: City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations – working knowledge desirable
• NVQ 3 in electrical installation
• Full current driving licence.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.