Fire Electrician

Sanctuary Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job description

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Fire Electrician

Banbury – Covering The Midlands and Birmingham

£42,847 - £45,102 per year

40 hours per week

We are looking for a qualified Fire Electrician to join our Fire and Security team, based in Banbury, covering sites across The Midlands and Birmingham.

You’ll predominately be carrying out small works / remedial works and the occasional planned preventative maintenance works when the business requires it. The role is mainly lone working.

This role is completely mobile working across Banbury; therefore, you’ll be provided with a company van and all the power and essential tools needed for the job to ensure properties are compliant and safe.

Responsibilities

1. Carrying out fire servicing, repair and installation works in compliance with relevant regulations to ensure Sanctuary’s properties are compliant and safe.
2. Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer.
3. Ensuring accurate daily work records are completed.
4. Carrying out maintenance of systems including fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire shutters and curtains to ensure safe and compliant properties.
5. Conduct remedial works and maintenance of fire and life safety systems up to 240v, this includes remedial works to Emergency Lighting.
6. Resolve problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract.
7. Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed.
8. Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations.

Skills and Experiences

1. To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to 18th Edition - 2nd Amendment, BS5839-1, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 1, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 5, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 6, Initial Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing 2391, NVQ Level 3 in Core Electrics, BS5839-6 or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
2. Proven experience of undertaking a similar role.
3. Experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions.
4. Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation.
5. Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills.
6. Working knowledge of fire safety issues.
7. Good communication skills.
8. This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

About Us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

1. 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
2. A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary.
3. Life Assurance.
4. Employee Advice Service including counselling.
5. Cycle to Work scheme.
6. Voluntary health plans.
7. Employee discounts.
8. Wellbeing support and tools.
9. Employee recognition scheme.
10. Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues.
11. £42,847 per annum (rising to £45,102 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance).

Closing Date: 07 May 2025

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.recsanctuary.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.