Electrician

Are you a skilled Electrician looking to make a difference in your community? Join Live West, the largest housing association in the South West, and help us provide high-quality homes and services to our customers.

As an Electrician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our properties, ensuring they meet our high standards and customer expectations.

This is a mobile role, working predominantly in the Plymouth location. You will ideally be based within a 30 minute commute of this patch.

• - Fault diagnosis and Repair:
  Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring and monitoring.
• - Quality Workmanship:
  Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard, complying with building regulations and safety requirements.
• - Customer Service:
  Demonstrate a positive and professional approach to our customers, ensuring the highest standard of customer service and satisfaction.
• - Maintenance and Testing:
  Perform periodic testing and installation work, ensuring compliance with current best practices and guidelines.
• - Health and Safety:
  Adhere to health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for you and our customers.
• - Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively with other team members to achieve departmental goals, and deliver exceptional service.
• - On-Call Participation:
  Take part in an out-of-hours on-call rota and attend meetings and training as required.

At Live West, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our colleagues can thrive. As part of our Property Services team, you will have the opportunity to:

• - Make a Difference:
  Contribute to the well-being of our customers by ensuring their homes are safe and well-maintained.
• - Professional Development:
  Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• - Collaborative Culture:
  Work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to delivering high-quality service.

We will consider an application from you if you are looking to work flexibly - this will be discussed at interview stage.

This role is being offered on a full time permanent term basis - working 40 hours per week.

Proven experience in the electrical industry, with a strong understanding of responsive maintenance.

• - Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in diagnosing electrical faults, performing periodic testing, and carrying out installation work.
• - Customer Focus:
  Experience working in customers' homes, demonstrating a professional and positive approach.
• - Health and Safety Awareness:
  Knowledge of health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• - IT
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in the use and application of mobile technology.
• - Driving Licence: A full, manual, valid UK driving licence is essential.

• - Core Apprenticeship, 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent (NVQ3, City and Guilds)
• - Desirable: 18th Edition BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations - Required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation period.
• - Desirable:
  Test and Inspect (2391 or equivalent) - Required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation period.
• - Desirable: AM2 (Achievement Measurement Test) - Required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation period.
• - Desirable: PV (Photovoltaic)
• - Desirable: EV (Electric Vehicles Charging Points)
• - Desirable: EESS (Electrical Energy Storage Systems)

This role is not eligible for a Cos. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a CoS.

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