Approved Electrician (Derbyshire/ Nottinghamshire)

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 hours at 23:59 BST.

Build your career as an Approved Electrician with Platform Property Care. If you are an Approved Electrician who thrives on finding solutions, giving great customer service, and can deliver end-to-end completion – we need you to join our award-winning talented Heating team!

Platform Property Care have opportunities for experienced Approved Electricians based in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to carry out wiring up of boilers and central heating systems, general maintenance, and electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) across our properties. The role is varied, and no two days are the same! It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return, you’ll have the support of a great team!

Working for Platform Property Care you will benefit from:

• Basic salary of £39,290 per annum for an Approved Electrician or £36,823 per annum for an Electrician (additional can be earned from voluntary overtime and out of hours)
• 25 days holiday (+8 bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave
• Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• PPC Van + Fuel Card
• Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more

Requirements:

• Served an apprenticeship in Electrical or obtained an equivalent NVQ L3 & City & Guilds L3 in Electrical installation, commissioning, and certification
• AM218th Edition regulation
• City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent in testing and inspection
• If you do not have your 2391 or equivalent, you would be classed as an Electrician (£36,823 per annum)
• Sound experience in delivering a range of electrical work and services in a domestic setting
• Experience of working in Social Housing
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with customers and other trades
• Full Driving Licence
• As you will be working within Customer’s homes this role requires a DBS check
• There is also the opportunity to earn additional from being on the out of hours rota as required

This role is for a team covering properties in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire so you will need to be here.

Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear – we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.

If this sounds like the role and team for you then we’d love to hear from you! To find out more about this role please contact Kris Jenkins, Heating Installation & Renewables Operations Manager, at kris.jenkins@platformhg.com for a chat.

This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We’re much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

People Matter: We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.

Own It: We say what we’ll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.

One Team: We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.

Be Brave: We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.