Multi Skilled Electrician

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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