Electrician - Andover

Are you a brilliant electrician looking to further your career with a purpose led organisation who really cares about their people? Great! Our electrical team is expanding and has exciting opportunities for you to join us working around the Hampshire area.

You’ll bring your proven track record of carrying out electrical installations in a domestic dwelling to support the Hampshire electrical team. Your work is scheduled in for you and jobs are shared with you via an electronic handheld device (your PDA) so you’ll be comfortable using technology and IT systems. You’ll work alone primarily, so you’ll be confident working to your own initiative, but you will get plenty of support from our regional supervisors. The team get together for team meetings, and you’ll attend toolbox talks for regular training and company updates. You’ll be given a company vehicle to get around our communities, so you’ll need a full UK driving licence. You could be in various locations in one day so there’s plenty of opportunity to take in your surroundings and get to know the wider Hampshire region. You’ll be an ambassador for us with a “can do” attitude and a right service, first time mentality. You’ll enjoy providing high quality service to our customers whilst being the friendly face of Aster.

About You

You’ll be a fully qualified electrician, holding an AM2 qualification or equivalent & a 2391 city & guilds or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in domestic electrical installations. You will carry out inspection and testing to British standards to a set programme, advising on progress and completing all necessary records in hard and electronic files as required. As an electrician, you’ll know that safety is priority therefore you’ll have knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and will carry out all works in line with this. You’ll also have a good understanding of health & safety regulations. You’ll be motivated with a focus on customer service as you’ll be in our customers’ homes every day. You will be customer facing, take pride in your work, have good problem solving and installation skills and be willing to become a key contributor to providing an excellent level of service and customer satisfaction. You’ll also liaise with our internal colleagues to ensure works are completed and any ongoing works are logged appropriately. You’ll have a flexible approach to work with the ability to take part in an out of hours standby rota within your region. You’ll be able to work effectively in a team and autonomously when necessary and have enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service and an ability to keep calm in difficult situations. Good communication skills both verbally and written are essential for this role. You will need to be willing and able to meet face fit requirements. As mentioned, you’ll be provided with a company van so you’ll need a full, UK driving licence.

What’s in it for me

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. Therefore on top of a generous salary you will be given access to our amazing benefits:

• Tool allowance of £204
• A van and fuel card to get you around Hampshire
• You will be required to be on the out of hours/standby rota with a good renumeration package.
• Uniform, you can choose what you need to keep you safe and comfortable at work
• A Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Enhanced leave for those big moments in your life on top of the standard 27 days (plus bank holidays)
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us therefore you will be given access to our unique wellbeing programme to ensure you and your family are supported
• Access to learning programmes to help develop you in your role
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised thank you and monthly and annual awards

Ready to apply?

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement. Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check.

We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. We may choose to interview during the advertising period and before the advert closes. Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & its subsidiary brands.