Electrician

Sanctuary Group; Rochford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Rochford, UK, is seeking an Electrician to conduct electrical maintenance on properties. This role involves both solo and occasional teamwork, requiring initiative and expertise in safety regulations. Candidates should be NVQ Level 3 qualified and possess a UK driving licence. The position comes with a competitive salary of £41,789 to £43,988 per year, benefits like annual leave, and a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks supporting inclusion

Qualifications

• Candidates must provide original certification as proof of qualifications.
• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence to drive a company vehicle.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance to tenanted and void properties.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and produce certifications.
• Monitor van stock and ensure tools are well maintained.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

BS5839-1

18th Edition - 2nd Amendment

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Customer focused approach

Education

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or currently undertaking the qualification

Tools

Company van and tools provided

Job description

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Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Rochford – covering the South East

£41,789 - £43,988 per year

40 hours per week - 08:00am - 16:30pm - Mon - Fri

We’re looking for an Electrician to join our team based in Rochford. You will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance to tenanted and void properties. Forming part of a team of repair operatives this role will be lone working with occasional team work as and when required, therefore using your own initiative is essential. A company van and tools will be provided for business use to enable you to provide a high-quality service to customers.

The role of Electrician will include:

• Carry out installation, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service specifications
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract and service specifications
• Completing all paperwork and producing certification associated with works undertaken
• Monitoring and maintaining good levels of van stock and ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a suitable condition

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to NVQ Level 3, BS5839-1, 18th Edition - 2nd Amendment, BS5839-6 or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills along with a customer focused approach
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £41,789 per annum (rising to £43,988 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.

A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.