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- Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour PAYE
- Location: Bury Council
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)
Bury Council is seeking a skilled Qualified Electrician to join our team for a 6-month period. This role involves carrying out a variety of electrical and multi-skilled work related to the repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment of council homes, public buildings, and other properties managed or worked on by Bury Council. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality service and customer care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Undertake all electrical and relevant multi-skilled works on buildings managed or worked on by Bury Council.
- Perform multi-skilled repairs in accordance with the multi-skilling agreement and relevant qualifications.
- Operate and maintain all issued plant and equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.
- Safeguard Bury Council’s property and plant machinery.
- Use IT systems (PDA’s or iPad) in line with the council's policies and procedures to ensure documentation is accurate and updated in real time.
- Re-use part-used materials and dispose of waste according to recycling and sorting requirements.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments of tenant-reported repairs and communicate effectively with planners to facilitate timely repairs.
- Ensure that vehicles provided are used responsibly, kept secure, clean, and used only for work purposes during work hours.
- Work safely with scaffolding and adhere to established work procedures and safety methods.
- Transport all construction material waste to recycling centers or tips as required.
- Adhere to and operate within the Bury Council’s Health and Safety Policies, ensuring your own Health and Safety and that of others.
- Ensure that relevant task-specific risk assessments are available for tasks such as working at height, electrical, gas, COSHH, and manual handling.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be 18th Edition Qualified.
- Proven experience in electrical and multi-skilled repairs.
- Proficiency in using IT systems for documentation and reporting.
- Strong diagnostic skills for assessing repairs and planning appropriate actions.
- Commitment to recycling and efficient waste management.
- Full UK driving licence.
Next Steps:
To apply for this Qualified Electrician position, please send your cv to
