This Multi Skilled Electrician post sits in the Property Services team at Reading Borough Council, maintaining council-owned housing across the town. The core of the work is reactive repairs, electrical testing, rewiring and planned maintenance in houses, flats and maisonettes, including occupied homes. Based at a council depot on Bennet Road, the role is full-time weekday work with a company van and tools supplied, plus an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota. Fit depends on current electrical qualifications, including AM2 and City & Guilds 2391 testing, and a full driving licence.
What the job involves
- Carry out day-to-day electrical repairs, maintenance and complete rewiring in houses, flats and maisonettes
- Undertake electrical testing, planned works, major repairs and work in empty properties
- Diagnose faults, identify required materials and complete work safely and efficiently
- Work independently and alongside colleagues to deliver a high standard of service
- Treat residents and customers with courtesy, professionalism and respect, particularly in occupied homes
- Maintain accurate records, complete paperwork and leave work areas clean and safe
- Work in accordance with current legislation, electrical safety requirements and health and safety procedures
- Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation inc AM2
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent
- City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in electrical repairs, maintenance and complete rewiring
- Experience of refurbishment and general building repairs
Skills & knowledge
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and customer care skills, handling challenging situations calmly and diplomatically
- Practical multi-skilled abilities: core drilling, chasing brickwork, patch plastering, fitting immersion heaters, testing and repairing storage heaters
Checks & eligibility
- Full, current driving licence
Other
- Participation in the emergency call-out rota and attendance at emergencies within the agreed response time
What’s offered
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life assurance of three times annual salary (for LGPS members)
- Ongoing training and development opportunitiesA wide range of flexible working opportunities
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season ticket loan towards rail or bus travel to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme for a new, greener car over three years, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee
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