Electrician

Closing: 5 March 2023

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Here at Grand Union, we are more than just a financially strong Housing Association, we are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for our customers. We provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but we also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

We are passionate about our communities and we are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver our service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Electrician to carry out a range of electrical tasks together with a range of related tasks in a range of other trade disciplines, providing customer focused repairs and maintenance.

Your main responsibilities will include:

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  Carrying out a range of electrical tests in accordance with safety requirements

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  Installing, testing and verifying new and existing equipment and installations, carrying out repairs where necessary

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  Carrying out rewiring and kitchen and bathroom improvement programmes

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  Ensuring that the association’s van is well maintained and serviced

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  Storing and transporting all equipment and plant safely and maintaining it in good working order

What we’re looking for:

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  Trained to 17th Edition with City and Guilds 2382 Certificate in requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671) and City and Guilds 2391 (Inspection, Testing and Certification) or NVQ equivalent, with post qualification experience

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  Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied domestic properties. Skilled in installing new electrical installations and undertaking upgrade projects.

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  Ability to carry out related building and plumbing tasks

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  Experience of undertaking electrical works to domestic properties

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  Ability to legibly and accurately fill out daily administrative paperwork, electronic based inspection certificates and use tablet computers as part of remote working processes

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  Ability to work inside and outside, from ladders, on roofs and in confined spaces where necessary

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  Ability to plan and organise work and materials

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  Honest, customer focussed team player

What we offer:

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  Annual leave 20 days rising to 25 days with length of service

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  Van

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  Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%

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  Life assurance (2x salary)

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  Generous sick pay

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  Free car parking

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  Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications

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  Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)

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  Medicash counselling (helpline and face to face)

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  On-site wellbeing activities including massages

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  Free annual flu jabs

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  Plus lots more! (see attached benefits list)

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to our customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, we want to hear from you.

You are just one click away from starting your journey with us…

We are committed to implementing our Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

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