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More about your role

As an Electrician you will be expected to focused on our responsive maintenance works and void property testing. You will work on both void and tenanted properties carrying out general electrical repairs, testing and inspection works, and installations on our domestic housing portfolio.

Your main duties will include fixed wire testing or properties, 1st and 2nd fix installation work, consumer unit changes, electrical rewires, wiring upgrades, minor works repairs as required, emergency, lighting and fault finding.

You will be responsible for ensuring all works are carried out on time and within the Groups policies and procedures with regards to Health & Safety, housing management and maintenance

You will get a new power tool kit, vehicle, Apple iPad and phone as we know it's more than just being a Electrician.

You will work independently, knowing how to speak with people and organise the work activity are key strengths. This role will be varied from working in empty homes, upgrading homes or dealing with our customers responsive repairs in their homes we offer variety.

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be working in surrounding areas.

The working hours are 40 per week across Monday to Friday. We often have overtime opportunities as well as many other benefits for staff who want to learn or do more.

For more information, please take a look at our job profile in the supporting documents area.

More about you

You will have previous experience working within social housing or domestic properties and will have ideally worked in response and voids previously. 

• A driving licence is essential
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• City and Guilds 2382 relevant to the current edition of BS7671 (18^th edition would be desirable but not essential)
• As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge and security you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Yearly salary review
• Company Van with fuel card
• Equipment including Power Pack tools, smart phone ( apple)  and tablet provided
• PPE and Full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development opportunities
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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