Electrician (16163)

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Southampton is seeking an experienced Electrician to join their Safety Services team. This role involves undertaking significant electrical work across various projects, ensuring high standards of customer service, and maintaining effective communication with residents. Candidates should hold NVQ3 in Electrical Installations along with other relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive salary, generous annual leave, and extensive employee benefits, contributing to a fulfilling career in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local government pension

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted memberships at local fitness centres

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical installations.
• Full clean driving licence required.
• Must undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical work in larger projects.
• Deliver materials and assist in installations.
• Ensure the highest standards of repair and service.

Skills

Electrical work

Customer service skills

Time management

Communication

Education

NVQ3 in Electrical Installations

C&G 2360 (2357)

AM2, 2391 and 18th Edition Regulations qualifications

Job description

Are you looking to develop an interesting and rewarding career in an ambitious city? Are you, highly motivated, professional and friendly? We are looking for an experienced Electrician to work in our Safety Services team. Southampton is a city of opportunity. Can you help us deliver the vision for the entire city, ensuring we leave a positive legacy for future generations? About You: You will be part of the busy Safety Services team undertaking electrical work in some of our larger projects. This may include ECR testing, rewiring, fire stopping works, kitchen and bathroom replacement programme, disabled adaptations etc. The post holder must hold an NVQ3 in Electrical Installations, C&G 2360 (2357), AM2, 2391 and the 18th Edition Regulations qualifications. Experience and knowledge in this field is a must You will need a full clean driving licence in order to drive our vehicles and will also be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks. As the work is varied a flexible approach is required to meet changing needs and tight deadlines. Excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm, and a 'can do' attitude is all essential as you'll be our ambassador when you visit our customers' homes to deliver materials and assist in carrying out repairs and installations to the highest of standards. You will liaise with residents, peers and colleagues on a daily basis so communication and customer focus will be essential to the role. Organisational, customer service, time management and physical skills are key to this role.

We are committed to being a Child and Resident Friendly City where people are proud to live and work and where you can make a significant difference to our local communities. We want Southampton to be a modern city, amongst the best places to grow up, live and work in and we are committed to tackling inequality and to creating a city that is greener, fairer and healthier. About Southampton:

• Our city is easy to travel around on foot, bike and public transport
• We have a fantastic range of retail outlets, restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres.
• Our City has award-winning parks and open spaces with the New Forest National Park and beautiful beaches on our doorstep
• We have one of the major ports in the UK operating 364 days a year.

  You can be confident of a rewarding career, with a competitive salary, job security and a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities in return for your dedication to bettering the lives of Southampton's residents.

• Hours of work: You will work a 37-hour week plus an additional 2 hours TOIL (Time Off in Lieu). The TOIL equates to 12 days annual leave year, in addition to your basic entitlement of 26 days annual leave per year (not including bank holidays). This leave increases to 29 days after you have completed 5 years of continuous service. Other employee benefits range from childcare vouchers and discounted travel to money off at selected restaurants, shops and salons. If you'd like to be part of our team and our City, apply today! What we can offer you: Salary: The salary band for this role is £41,771 - £46,141. The starting salary is £41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands. Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.
• Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)