Electrician Testing and Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fleet vehicle

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Wellbeing support

Induction and development

Job summary

Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking an experienced electrician to join the Electrical Testing and Compliance team in Housing Repairs and Maintenance. You will upgrade electrical installations, test and certify work, locate faults, and rewire circuits as needed, predominantly in occupied properties across Brighton and Hove.

A fleet vehicle is provided and overtime/call-out shifts may be available. The role requires City and Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations and an active electrical

Qualifications

• City and Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations.
• Experienced electrician.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade electrical installations in communal and domestic settings to meet the Wiring Regulations.
• Test electrical installations and produce certification such as EICs and EICRs.
• Detect, locate and diagnose electrical faults.
• Rewire circuits or full installations as necessary.
• Install full smoke detection and gateway systems.
• Produce smoke detection certification.
• Work with non-notifiable, non-licensed asbestos after full training.
• Deliver high customer service while meeting safety, quality and cost control standards.
• Work mainly in occupied properties across Brighton and Hove, alone or in small teams.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Wiring regulations

EIC/EICR knowledge

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

This electrician post sits in the Electrical Testing and Compliance team of the Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service at Brighton and Hove City Council. The work is upgrading, testing and certifying electrical installations in council homes and communal areas so they meet the Wiring Regulations, including fault finding and rewiring. Most jobs are in occupied properties, often working alone or in a small team, with a fleet vehicle provided and optional call-out shifts. A Basic DBS check applies, with 37 hours a week standard and part-time hours available.

What the job involves

• Upgrade electrical installations in communal and domestic settings to meet the Wiring Regulations
• Test electrical installations and produce certification such as EICs and EICRs
• Detect, locate and diagnose electrical faults
• Rewire circuits or full installations as necessary
• Install full smoke detection and gateway systems
• Produce smoke detection certification
• Work with non-notifiable, non-licensed asbestos after full training
• Deliver high customer service while meeting safety, quality and cost control standards
• Work mainly in occupied properties across Brighton and Hove, alone or in small teams

What’s required

Qualifications

• City and Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations

Experience

• Experienced electrician

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence
• Basic DBS check

Other

• Positive approach to serving a diverse residents community

What’s offered

• Standard 37-hour week plus 5.5 hours contracted overtime, Monday to Friday 08.00 to 17.00
• Opportunity to take on additional call-out shifts
• Full induction with job shadowing in the first week and ongoing development
• Allocated fleet vehicle for work use
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and training through the council