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Job Title: Electrician
Overall Purpose of Job
To carry out electrical repairs and installations to a high standard in occupied and empty properties, in a courteous and polite manner and in accordance with the relevant safety regulations and organisational policies and procedures.
We offer all our employees a great package of benefits too, including:
- Competitive salary which is bench marked against other employers
- Enrolment on our Aviva pension scheme (9.5% employer contribution)
- 30 days holiday (plus extra days off for Bank Holidays/Birthdays)
- Health care scheme
- Flexible/agile working, plus the option to work from home if your role allows
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Continual professional development including management development.
- A dedicated health and wellbeing programme (access to a variety of support and free benefits)
- Time out of work to carry out volunteer opportunities
Main Responsibilities
- To undertake repairs by fault finding to electrical systems and appliances.
- To undertake the installation, testing and certification of electrical systems.
- To carry out repairs by fault finding to heating systems.
- To carry out electrical safety checks to tenanted and empty properties.
- To be customer focused at all times and have the ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels.
- To work with various forms of technology including an iPad to ensure tasks are deployed and completed correctly and efficiently.
- The post holder will be expected to be aware of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and report any concerns via Ongo's Safeguarding policies and procedures
Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required
- Electrical craft certificate to NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
- City & Guilds qualification – Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of electrical installations
- City & Guilds 17th Edition – Certificate in the requirements for electrical installation.
- City & Guilds – Certificate in requirements for Electrical Installation Update
- Experience of carrying out relevant installations, repairs and testing within occupied and empty properties.
- Experience of property repairs, construction techniques and maintenance work
- Knowledge in the use and maintenance of tools, plant and machinery relevant to the trade
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety at Work practices
- Ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments.
- Understanding of COSHH regulations
- Customer Care orientated and dedicated to the provision of a high-quality service.
- Full Driving Licence
- Basic IT skills
