Job Title: Electrician
Requirements and Expectations:
The candidate will be required to carry out various electrical installations and repairs, within set timescales, to a manner that demonstrates a high regard for customer care, and a high standard of workmanship, efficiency and compliance with customer / contract requirements.
This post requires the candidate to have gained relevant vocational qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds Electrical Theory Parts 1 & 2,NVQ L3, City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection, 18th Edition Wiring Regs, or their equivalent qualifications) in this area of expertise, and be able to demonstrate a vast work experience across the trade.
Equipment & Materials:
- Inspect tools before use and ensure they are used correctly.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
- Report defective materials or equipment immediately.
- Organise and order necessary materials.
Health, Safety & Welfare:
- Ensure personal and team safety, following Health & Safety policies.
Equality & Diversity:
- Work in line with the Authority's Equality & Diversity Policy.
Training & Development:
- Identify and undertake training as per the Performance Management Framework.
Principal Duties:
- Perform electrical installations, repairs, diagnostics, and testing.
- Conduct Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) using electronic software.
- Work with various control systems (fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, door access, etc.).
- Service and repair mechanical installations such as heating systems.
- Test and repair emergency lighting systems.
- Work on renewable energy and green technologies.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across various premises.
- Work in potentially high-risk environments when required.
- Assist in Home Improvement Agency (HIA) projects.
- Support team leaders with material pre-measurement and quotations.
- Work independently and as part of a team, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
- Maintain accurate digital records via asset management software.
- Communicate professionally with clients, the public, and stakeholders.
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check with children barred list.
- Conduct daily pre-use vehicle inspections.
- Use and inspect power tools safely.
- Ensure correct use and maintenance of PPE.
- Assist in training apprentices.
- Act as a key holder for council assets.
Secondary Duties:
- Participate in training programs as both trainee and trainer.
- Provide temporary cover for team leaders if required.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by management.
Values & Behaviours:
- Proud of the difference we make.
- Passionate about diversity in the Borough.
- Pioneering & Open in our approach.