We are recruiting a qualified Electrician to join our property services team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for conducting electrical installations, repairs and maintenance of our customers homes across the Bradford district. We are looking for someone with a track record of proving a customer focused service, meeting deadlines and working collaboratively with team members to achieve positive outcomes.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.
This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.
Responsibilities
- Install, service and maintain electrical installations in accordance with current edition of Wiring Regulations and IET
- Assessment, tracing, diagnostics and rectification of faults using relevant testing and measuring equipment
- Routine safety checks and reporting of faulty installations that do not comply with safety within the regulations
- Assess work required and make recommendations on action to be taken, ensuring this is reported back to the Repairs Service Centre if it is outside of your core trade in order for them to arrange another team to attend
- Communicate the work undertaken with the customer, using empathy and patience to ensure they are satisfied and understand the process that needs to be taken
- Abide by the requirements of HASAWA and all other related safety regulations
- Update system information using Dynamic Repairs Scheduler
- Produce, maintain and provide updated work documentation as required
- Drive to and from premises around the Bradford district
Requirements
- A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 Electrical
- NVQ LV3 in BS7671: 2018
- Experience in FA systems, emergency lighting, CCTV, intercoms/door entry, C&G 2391 Inspection and testing
- Apprentice trained would be advantageous
- A full current driving license and able to drive manual vehicles - essential
- An awareness of Health and Safety systems such as COSHH and HASAWA
- Confidence to work at heights regularly
- A full set of your own tools
- Excellent communication and customer service skills including being able to listen to customer problems, empathise and be clear on what process we will undertake to fix the problem
Benefits
- Salary £39,442 per year - 37 hours per week
- A van will be provided for work purposes
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.5%
- 28 days starting holiday that increases with service
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed’ to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
