Electrician (Planned Works)

Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association; Bedford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and tools provided

33 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Digital gym and wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership and retail

Job summary

Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association is seeking a qualified Electrician for our Planned Works Team to deliver kitchen refurbishments, rewires and electrical upgrades in occupied and void properties across Bedfordshire and surrounding counties.

The role is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, full-time and permanent, with a company van and tools provided. You will manage your planned works schedule, work independently and ensure high workmanship standards and customer service.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and AM2.
• Strong experience in domestic electrical installations, rewires, testing and fault finding.
• Experience working within planned maintenance or refurbishment programmes.
• Excellent understanding of BS 7671 regulations and safe working practices.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification (desirable).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a planned works schedule.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out kitchen rewires and bathroom/shower room upgrades including chasing and installing surface-mounted containment within occupied and void properties.
• Installation of new circuits and alterations of existing circuits where required.
• Inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations, completing electrical Installation certificates, minor works certificates, electrical installation condition reports and all associated documentation to a high standard.
• Complete fault finding, repairs and remedial electrical works.
• Work in line with the current edition of BS 7671 wiring regulations.
• Undertake safe isolation procedures and testing.
• Work closely with other trades as part of kitchen refurbishment programmes.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service within customers' homes.
• Manage your own planned works programme and work independently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent working

Planned maintenance experience

Safe working practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

AM2 qualification

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (desirable)

Job description

Electrician - Planned Works Team
Up to £43,000 dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Full Time, Permanent
Company van and tools provided

Covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas

Monday-Friday, rota between 8am-5pm

Join bpha's In-House Maintenance Service and become part of our growing Planned Works Team, delivering high-quality refurbishment and improvement works that make a real difference to our customers' homes.

We're looking for a qualified and customer-focused Electrician with experience in planned works programmes, particularly kitchen refurbishments, rewires and electrical upgrades within occupied and void properties. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship, works well independently and is committed to providing an excellent customer experience.

What you'll be doing

As part of our Planned Works Team, you will:

• Carry out kitchen rewires, and bathroom/shower room upgrades including chasing and installing surface-mounted containment within occupied and void properties.
• Installation of new circuits and alterations of existing circuits where required
• Inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations, completing electrical Installation certificates, minor works certificates, electrical installation condition reports and all associated documentation to a high standard
• Complete fault finding, repairs and remedial electrical works.
• Work in line with the current edition of BS 7671 wiring regulations.
• Undertake safe isolation procedures and testing.
• Work closely with other trades as part of kitchen refurbishment programmes.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service within customers' homes.
• Manage your own planned works programme and work independently to meet deadlines.

What we're looking for

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and AM2.
• Strong experience in domestic electrical installations, rewires, testing and fault finding.
• Experience working within planned maintenance or refurbishment programmes.
• Excellent understanding of BS 7671 regulations and safe working practices.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification (desirable).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a planned works schedule.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Digital gym and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounted gym membership and retail discounts

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a basic DBS check and provide two references.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.