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Electrician

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,600 - 40,600 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Electrician 

Position Summary 

We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Electrician to join our property services team, with the primary work location centered around Southampton. This crucial role involves executing comprehensive electrical safety testing programs and delivering high-quality domestic maintenance services within our portfolio of social housing properties.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Inspection, Testing, and Certification:

Execute the cyclical five-year electrical inspection program across residential units and shared communal spaces.

Conduct periodic inspection and testing (EICRs) and accurately determine and execute required remedial works.

Perform initial verification and testing for new electrical installations and upgrade projects.

Property Repair and Upgrades:

Provide prompt and efficient reactive maintenance and fault-finding services to our residents.

Undertake full electrical works for vacant properties ('Void turnaround') to ensure regulatory compliance for new tenancy.

Support wider planned investment schemes, including electrical installation work during kitchen, bathroom, and heating system upgrades.

Upgrade and maintain exterior and communal area lighting systems.

Compliance and Administration:

Ensure strict adherence to the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and all relevant safety standards.

Generate and process all necessary electrical certification, utilizing NICEIC-compliant software or equivalent digital platforms.

Maintain meticulous records of all service, inspection, and certification activities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Interact professionally and effectively with residents, colleagues, and external contractors, representing the organization positively.

Commit to delivering consistently high standards of customer service and technical output.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Electrical discipline or a recognised equivalent trade apprenticeship.

Current certification for the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-18).

AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2) Certificate.

Current qualification in Inspection, Testing, and Certification of Electrical Installations (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent combination like 2394/2395).

A valid, full UK Driving Licence.

Skills and Profile

Proven background in fault diagnosis, installation, and maintenance within a domestic setting.

Demonstrated capability in completing official electrical certification using professional software.

Previous working knowledge of the social housing sector is highly desirable.

Ability to work independently, manage a daily schedule, and demonstrate strong personal initiative.

Compensation and Benefits Package

Competitive remuneration package.

Dedicated, fully equipped company vehicle (includes racking, van vault, and power inverter).

Company fuel card, mobile phone, and work tablet provided.

Full corporate uniform and essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The primary area of operation is Southampton, with work coverage extending to surrounding regions (Eastleigh, Andover, Salisbury).

A Note on Equipment: Applicants are required to provide their own necessary hand tools and portable power tools.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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