Electrician

Education & Qualification

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (or equivalent) (E)
• AM2 or AM2S (E)
• Current edition of IET wiring regulations (E)
• 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) (D)

• Experience in an electrical position in a responsive repair and/or building maintenance or similar organisation (E)
• Effectively adhering to Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures (E)
• Operating effectively within customer care procedures (E)
• Experience carrying out routine inspection & testing of emergency lighting systems (D)
• Experience of installation, general maintenance and servicing of ventilation systems (D)
• Experience of working on water harvesting systems, shower waste pumps and immersion heaters (D)
• Experience of routine maintenance of street furniture (D)
• Experience working with solar photovoltaic installations (D)
• Working in a multi-skilled environment in domestic, commercial and public building settings (D)
• Supporting and directing trade apprentices and work experience students operating on site (D)
• Experience in social housing (D)

• Knowledge and understanding of building construction – including transport, plant and equipment requirements relevant to role (E)
• Knowledge of using relevant computer systems for recording of maintenance jobs, tests and customer details (E)
• Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis with customers, contractors, colleagues, other teams and the general public (E)
• Ability to trace, diagnose and rectify faults (E)
• Knowledge of Wiring and installation of fire and Co detection of all grades (E)
• Ability to set up and use appropriate access equipment, including ladders and tower scaffolding (D)
• An understanding of the issues and challenges faced by the social housing sector and its customers (D)

• An organised approach to be able to meet deadlines and service requirements initiative (E)
• Confident to work with minimal direction on the basis of own initiative as well as an effective team player (E)
• A positive approach to customer care and able to establish and maintain good customer relationships (E)

• Flexible approach to hours worked, including participating in the out of hours call out rota (E)
• Full UK driving license is required and company vehicle provided (E)