Electrician - Social Housing

Additional Resources; Newport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Health cash plans

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking an Electrician to join our established housing organisation, delivering electrical installations, maintenance and testing across domestic and commercial properties in the Newport area.

You will perform installations, inspections and certifications, including fire/Safety systems, and will work from drawings while meeting regulatory standards. A full UK driving licence and an apprenticeship background are required, with competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrotechnical subject.
• AM2 certification or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 or equivalent.
• Completed apprenticeship in installing electrotechnical systems and equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, rewiring, repairs and new circuit works across domestic and commercial properties.
• Work from drawings and specifications and source materials required for each job.
• Carry out electrical inspection, testing and certification, including installation and FCO reports.
• Test and maintain fire alarms, smoke alarms and emergency lighting systems.
• Install, maintain and fault-find heating controls and door entry systems.
• Conduct planned and cyclical testing in line with regulations and maintain records.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and within timescales.
• Drive allocated works vehicle and record labour, materials and equipment used.

Skills

Electrical installation

Testing & certification

Fault finding

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2 certification

18th Edition IET

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395

Apprenticeship in Installing Electrotechnical Systems

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrician to join a well-established housing organisation, providing property maintenance, repairs and improvement services across residential homes and community facilities.

As an Electrician, you will be carrying out electrical installations, maintenance, testing and repairs while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of customer service. This is a mobile role covering the wider operational area, offering salary of £39,420 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Completing electrical installations, rewiring, repairs and new circuit works across domestic and commercial properties.
• Working from drawings and specifications and sourcing the materials required for each job.
• Carrying out electrical inspection, testing and certification, including installation and condition reports.
• Testing and maintaining fire alarms, smoke alarms and emergency lighting systems.
• Installing, maintaining and fault-finding heating controls and door entry systems.
• Completing planned and cyclical testing in line with current regulations and maintaining accurate records.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs safely, efficiently and within required timescales.
• Driving an allocated works vehicle and completing daily vehicle safety checks.Recording labour, materials and equipment used accurately.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Approved Electrician, Domestic Electrician, Electrical Tester, EICR Engineer, Installation Engineer, Social Housing Electrician

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Electrician or in a similar role.
• Experience of inspecting and testing electrical installations, including condition and installation certification.
• NVQ Level 3.
• AM2 certification in Electrotechnical Occupational Competence or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395, or an equivalent Inspection and Testing qualification.
• Completed apprenticeship in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced pension
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plans

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