Electricians

Sovereign Network Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is seeking an electrically skilled technician for full-time work across residential homes in the Thames Valley area. You will perform routine testing, repairs, and inspections to IEE wiring standards while maintaining safety practices.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), 18th Edition (BS7671), and City & Guild 2391. A driving licence with at least one year of experience is required to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical installation is required.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) knowledge is essential.
• City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment in customers' homes.
• Perform responsive repairs within scheduled teams and follow IEE wiring regulations.
• Estimate and requisition materials to complete repairs.
• Record status and condition via inspection sheets and certificates.
• Travel to sites with a valid driving licence (minimum 1 year experience).

Skills

Electrical testing

Health and safety

Driving licence

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition (BS7671)

City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect

Job description

• Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team
• Undergo responsive repairs and works within our planned teams in line with work schedules, Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations and to SNG's established standard procedures.
• Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
• Estimate, requisition and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and spares to ensure that appropriate satisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and Health and Safety at Work regulations.
• Apply your knowledge and skills to record and report on status and condition of electrical services equipment via periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.
• Experience within a similar role, within a Residential/Housing sector is ideal and you should be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent), 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect.

This is a full-time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings! Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years' experience.

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day. We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.