Multi Skilled Electrician

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Multi Skilled Electrician to join the Property Services team in Reading. You will perform reactive repairs, electrical testing and rewiring across council-owned housing, ensuring safe and reliable housing for residents.

The role is full-time and on-site, based at the depot in Reading with a company vehicle, tools and a mobile device provided. You will work a 8:00–16:00, Monday to Friday schedule and participate in an emergency rota as required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation inc AM2
• City & Guilds 2391 in Inspection and Testing or equivalent
• City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Demonstrable experience in electrical repairs, maintenance and rewiring
• Experience of refurbishment and general building repairs
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer care skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and diplomatically
• Practical multi-skilled abilities (e.g. drilling, patch plastering, immersion heaters, etc.)
• A full, current driving licence
• Ability to participate in emergency call-out rota and attend emergencies within agreed response time

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day electrical repairs, maintenance and rewiring in houses, flats and maisonettes.
• Undertake electrical testing, planned works and major repairs.
• Diagnose faults and complete work safely and efficiently.
• Work independently and with colleagues to deliver high standards.
• Treat residents with courtesy and professionalism in occupied homes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work areas are clean and safe.
• Work in line with current legislation and health and safety procedures.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Problem solving

Safety focus

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation inc AM2

City & Guilds 2391 in Inspection and Testing

City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Full driving licence

Job description

We're looking for a Multi Skilled Electrician to join our Property Services team, carrying out reactive repairs, electrical testing, rewiring and maintenance works across council-owned housing throughout Reading. You'll be part of a dedicated team helping ensure residents receive a safe, reliable and professional service every day.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:

Join a team whose work has a direct impact on residents and their homes. You'll have the opportunity to use your skills across a varied workload, contribute to the quality of local housing and play an important role in delivering a reliable, professional property maintenance service.

The role will be based at our Depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX

The position is full-time Monday to Friday on site by 8:00am and leaving site at 4:00pm

You will be supplied a company vehicle for work use only, specialist tools and equipment, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.

As part of our Building Maintenance team, you will:

• Carry out day-to-day electrical repairs, maintenance and complete rewiring in houses, flats and maisonettes.
• Undertake electrical testing, planned works, major repairs and work in empty properties.
• Diagnose faults, identify required materials and complete work safely and efficiently.
• Work independently and alongside colleagues to deliver a high standard of service.
• Treat residents and customers with courtesy, professionalism and respect, particularly when working in occupied homes.
• Maintain accurate records, complete relevant paperwork and ensure work areas are left clean and safe.
• Work in accordance with current legislation, electrical safety requirements and health and safety procedures.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy solving problems, working independently, and making a real difference to people's homes and communities?, You'll be an experienced, customer-focused electrician with a practical, flexible approach to maintenance and repairs. You'll be confident managing your workload, working with minimal supervision and delivering quality work to agreed deadlines.

You will need:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation inc AM2
• City & Guilds 2391 in Inspection and Testing or equivalent
• City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Demonstrable experience in electrical repairs, maintenance and complete rewiring.
• Experience of refurbishment and general building repairs.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer care skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and diplomatically.
• Practical multi-skilled abilities, including core drilling, chasing brickwork, patch plastering, fitting immersion heaters, and testing and repairing storage heaters.
• A full, current driving licence.
• The ability to participate in the emergency call-out rota and attend emergencies within the agreed response time.