At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to ensure high-quality electrical work in social housing.
- Company: L&Q, a leading UK housing association dedicated to community welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy a great pension plan, generous leave, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through quality housing services.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 Electrician qualifications and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 41327 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent, 36.25 hours
Reporting Office: Mobile/Field Based. Contractual hours to be worked from various locations such as resident homes, estates etc., with ad hoc office attendance as required.
Working Pattern: 8 to 4 Monday to Friday. Call outs per rota basis.
Benefits include:
- Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
- 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
- Lifestyle benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
L&Q is one of the UK’s largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. Our purpose is to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
We are looking for a qualified Electrician to join the in-house Maintenance team based in our reactive repairs service in the North West. Our Electricians are responsible for ensuring that all they do is with our residents' satisfaction and best interests in mind, focusing on high quality work and a first time fix approach.
We are focused on meeting targets, both financial and customer related, working to time frames and ensuring that jobs per day are completed on time and within cost. The team must have a firm knowledge and ability to actively contribute to ensuring that the Direct Maintenance teams KPIs are met.
We are looking for experienced individuals with a good working knowledge in building and/or housing environments, particularly within social housing or local authority experience of working within domestic and/or commercial Electrician roles.
You will have a good knowledge, understanding and experience of Inspection & testing of electrical installations, including a good ability to fault find.
Qualifications required:
- NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship or equivalent (must include AM2 where required by the EAS Qualifications Guide)
- Experienced Worker Qualification (Maintenance/Installation Electrician) (must include AM2 where required)
- Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671:2018)
- Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of in-service Electrical Installations (QCF) or equivalent
Maintenance experience preferably gained within Social Housing or a similar environment. Experience with completing electrical certification, including periodic inspections & testing. Full driving licence required.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger and they’re at the heart of everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to ensure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent.
Level 3 Electrician- Immediate Start in Bolton employer: London and Quadrant Housing Trust
L&Q is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension plan, generous annual leave, and opportunities for volunteering, our Electricians play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents across diverse communities in the North West. Join us to be part of a team that values high-quality work and customer satisfaction while making a meaningful impact in social housing.
Contact Details:
London and Quadrant Housing Trust Recruitment Team
