Electrician

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join us on our Birmingham contract on a permanent basis. This role is in our Damp & Mould team and reports to the Damp & Mould Supervisor. The core working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required, ensuring work is undertaken to a high standard with minimal supervision.
• Take ownership of work, aiming for a 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.
• Install, service and maintain electrical systems and appliances in accordance with The IET Wiring Regulations (current Edition).
• Install, repair, inspect and test electrical installations and accurately complete the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report.
• Carry out EICRs and remedial upgrades to properties.
• Complete reactive maintenance work as per the specification.
• Advise the Supervisor promptly when other trades are required.
• Work in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Complete daily worksheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken.
• Work in a timely and productive manner to complete projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to both tenants and clients.

• C&G 2360 Part 1&2 Electrotechnical Competences plus the NVQ 3 Certificate 2356 with Technical Certs L2&3 plus the NVQ 3 Certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate
• C&G 18th Edition Certificate
• Full UK driving license (maximum 5 points)

• Unvented Hot Water Certificate
• Water Regulations Certificate Part P
• JIPB H&S Test Certificate with Current JIBP card
• Testing & Inspecting Certificate C&G 2377
• PAT Certificate

• We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes
• PPE provided
• Overtime and call outs available
• Eligible for bonus up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Private pension
• Life Insurance
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Fortem works with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home. Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations. Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as kitchens, bathrooms, roofs and windows and energy efficiency measures through retrofit programmes.

Fortem is a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand, while as a standalone business within the Group they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace. We are Investors in People - Gold, and we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.