Maintenance Electrician

Overview

Domestic Electrician - Job Description

This is working at a HMP - Security clearance will be processed upon successful application and interview

39 hours per week, weekend working 1 in 3

To install, maintain, service and repair electrical installations, circuits and wiring systems within domestic properties. This includes testing, inspecting, fault finding, full rewires, upgrades and general electrical maintenance work.

• Test and inspect electrical installations in domestic properties in accordance with current wiring regulations.
• Maintain, repair and upgrade electrical installations as required.
• Replace circuits and consumer units, including full rewiring of properties.
• Follow all Health & Safety legislation, safe working practices and internal procedures.
• Adhere to all operational instructions and requirements from management teams.
• Deliver electrical repairs, testing and remedial works in both occupied and void properties.
• Participate in out-of-hours callout rota when required.

External

• Members of the public
• Client operational staff

Internal

• Tradespersons
• Scheduling coordinators

Reports to:

Housing Services Team Leaders

Direct reports:
None

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or 2394/2395 equivalent
• City & Guilds 2382 Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2360/2351 or NVQ equivalent
• Part P qualification (desirable)
• Asbestos Awareness
• City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing
• Full UK driving licence

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time management
• Basic computer literacy
• Understanding of Health & Safety, method statements and risk assessments
• Accurate measuring and scoping of works
• Ability to test, fault-find and install electrical systems in domestic properties

• Ideally two years of relevant electrical experience
• Time-served electrical apprenticeship
• Strong technical capability within domestic electrical environments

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Punctual and conscientious
• Able to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of industry best practice