Electrician in Townhill

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More about your role

You will primarily carry out electrical work in domestic properties, with occasional tasks in commercial buildings. This includes upgrades, repairs to consumer units, rewiring, fault finding, and emergency lighting. You should be familiar with domestic electrical installations and have a solid understanding of 3-phase systems. Adherence to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671, and related guidelines is essential. You’ll perform periodic inspections, testing, and complete necessary certifications in line with IEE Wiring Regulations. Compliance with BS 7671 and EAWR 1989 is a must. If qualified, you’ll conduct PAT testing for electrical equipment. You must ensure all work is done to a high standard, leaving properties clean and tidy. You will collaborate with schedulers, supervisors, and compliance teams and communicate with customers to meet operational targets and KPIs. Timely and accurate completion of paperwork and data transfer is required.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified to L3 Electrical - NVQ, SVQ, C&G L3 - AM2, and 18th edition
• Hold a valid driving license
• Have good understanding of health and safety

More about you

You should be qualified with an L3 Electrical certification (NVQ, SVQ, C&G L3, AM2, and 18th edition). Strong organizational skills are essential for planning workloads, estimating supplies, and managing time. A positive attitude toward health and safety is required, ensuring compliance with policy and standards. Good communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to use a tablet or smartphone to record activities, capture images, and input survey data. A current driving license is also required. Preferred qualifications include Electrical C&G 2391 or equivalent, and a L2 trade qualification in an additional relevant trade.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge 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:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Company Van with fuel card
• Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
• PPE and Full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) 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
• 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.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability.