Electrician

ELECTRICIAN

•    1 X TEMPORARY VACANCY       AND     1 X PERMANENT VACANCY

•    SALARY:  £29.59 PER HOUR (UMBRELLA)

•    LOCATION:  RG12      BRACKNELL

•    JOB TYPE:  6 MONTH CONTRACT, FULL TIME

•    START DATE:  ASAP

One of the biggest housing associations in the UK is looking for Electricians to undertake electrical repairs and maintenance work and provide high-quality, cost-effective services its customers. 
REQUIREMENTS

•    NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent. - City & Guilds 2361 Part 1, 2, and AM2 or equivalent. 

•    17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations qualification.

•     City & Guilds 239/1 Inspection and Testing or equivalent.

•    Basic DBS

•    Ability to undertake associated trade tasks, such as installing electric showers, applying plaster, fixing plasterboard, grouting tiles, and silicone sealing. 

•    PASMA qualification (highly advantageous) 

•    Asbestos awareness certificate (advantageous) 

•    Ability to read construction drawings (advantageous) 

•    Experience working within a social housing environment (highly advantageous)

•    Full UK manual driving licence (ESSENTIAL)

DUTIES:

•    Conduct pre-start risk assessments. 

•    Perform visual inspections of tools and equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose.  Collaborate with your line manager and comply with mandatory procedures. 

•    Notify your supervisor of issues related to access, operations, and van stocks.

•    Ensure compliance with company policy, follow the Highway Code, and exercise due care when driving a company vehicle.

•    Maintain confidentiality of personal information and data, ensuring compliance with data protection policies

•    Adhere to safety, health, and environment policies at all times.

•    Identify and undertake electrical and associated work as directed. 

•    Carry out multi-skill activities as required and within competency. 

•    Liaise with other employees to complete specified works. 

•    Maintain productivity levels and work within required timescales or targets. 

•    Plan and complete job orders on time and to quality standards. 

•    Notify the supervisor of any access issues.

•    Ensure timely processing of relevant documentation and system updates. 

•    Conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, and safe systems of work. 

•    Use information systems and technology effectively. 

•    Undertake essential reinstatement work to ensure premises are safe, secure, and weather-tight. 

•    Maintain and account for vehicle stocks. 

•    Take a proactive approach to health and safety, reporting any hazards or unsafe practices. 

•    Inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles, reporting any defects and complying with formal testing checks. 

•    Use protective clothing and health and safety equipment correctly. 

•    Undertake pre-start risk assessments. 

•    Cooperate with health surveillance programmes. 

•    Follow safety procedures for working at heights. 

•    Ensure resident safety and security when working in occupied properties. 

•    Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and customers, and work as part of a team.

To apply for one of the Electrician roles please email your updated CV to Wendy at Reed