Electrician

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 2391-10 qualification – Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of electrical installations
• City & Guilds 17th Edition 2382-10 – Certificate in the requirements for electrical installation.
• City & Guilds 2382-20 – 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