Electrician

Electrician

(Social Housing Association)

Basic Salary up to £42,350 p.a - plus callout & overtime, van, fuel card, tool allowance, PDA, company uniform

Location: Blandford, Dorset

Reed Recruitment are recruiting for experienced Electricians for a reputable housing association for the Blandford, Dorset area.

What you'll be doing

• Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team
• Undergo responsive repairs and works within our planned teams in line with work schedules, Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations and to SNG's established standard procedures.
• Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
• Estimate, requisition and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and spares to ensure that appropriate satisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and Health and Safety at Work regulations.
• Apply your knowledge and skills to record and report on status and condition of electrical services equipment via periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.
• This role predominantly for the most part is working on the planned team carrying out Rewires and Heating upgrades from our client's Blandford depot.

What you'll need

Experience within a similar role, within a Residential/Housing sector is ideal and you should be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent), 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team

The ability to use mobile technology such as iPad or PDA is essential.

This is a full-time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check; essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.

You'll also benefit from

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.