We are looking for a Electrician to join our Repairs & Maintenance team. As an Electrician you will provide all types of Electrical repairs, to tenanted and vacant properties, with a customer service quality driven repair and maintenance service. In this role you will be covering a number of areas, including Blackburn, Clitheroe, Rossendale and Pendle area.
Together Housing Group:
We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38, 000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.
Diversity & Inclusion:
As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group
Requirements
Outline of Key responsibilities of the Electrician...
- To carry out all types of Electrical repairs to both tenanted and vacant properties in accordance with job tickets, opti-time appointment slots, specifications and contract drawings, to good practice, Building Regulations etc as appropriate and applicable
- To carry out work with an ethos of "Right First Time" always completing a repair where practicable in one visit, with good quality workmanship and good standard of performance
- To organise your work to minimise lost or non-productive time, highlighting pro-actively if you have too much / too little work so that work can be re-allocated, extra work allocated etc as appropriate
- To assist in addressing the peaks and troughs in workload by working overtime and at other times when requested by prior arrangement with your manager. To participate in a stand-by or call-out rota
- To use your initiative to diagnose and undertake a repair which may be different from the job required or where the job required was of a locate fault type nature. Obtaining approval beforehand as appropriate where the job is more expensive than anticipated, will take much longer than anticipated etc
- To work to a consistently high standard of workmanship in line with service specification, service standards, safe working procedures and as part of a team to ensure the most efficient use of time, materials and resources etc
We are looking for someone who has...
- Electrical qualification - NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Installations or equivalent
- Knowledge of BS7671:2018 requirements for Electrical Installations
- Inspection, Testing & Certification qualification - City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395 or equivalent
- Full UK Manual drivers licence
- Experience of working competently in all disciplines normally expected of a qualified Electrician/ Electrical Technician along with other associated building disciplines as required and as appropriate
- Relevant post qualification experience
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experience of maximising number of jobs completed and repairs completed in one visit
Benefits
In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Electrician role...
- Starting salary: £37,977 per annum
- Company van available for personal use
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
- You will work a total of 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday. The exact schedule will depend on business needs at the time. However, to give an idea, a typical working week may be Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30. Please note that this is subject to change based on business requirements.
- This role includes working one Saturday per month, with time off in lieu offered in return
- Additional earning due to call-out rota.
- Attractive pension schemes - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
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Electrician in Bacup employer: Together Housing Group
Together Housing Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises high-quality workmanship and customer care. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to safe practices, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while serving communities across Wakefield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield, and Doncaster. The provision of a company vehicle further enhances the convenience and flexibility of this role, making it a rewarding choice for skilled plasterers.
