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Electrician
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Up to £41k basic per year, plus van, fuel card, uniform, tools, PDA.
Call out and overtime available
08:00 - 17:00 Mondays to Fridays
Reed Recruitment are recruiting for electricians on a permanent basis for our reputable and established client who offers social housing responsive repairs and maintenance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Electrical tests and inspections
• Reactive repairs and fault finding.
• Full domestic electrical rewiring.
• Electrical installation to kitchens and bathrooms.
• Electrical installation of domestic heating systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults within core field of expertise.
• Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever possible, and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and/or Supervisor
• Apply Company Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken, with photographic evidence as necessary.
• Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
SKILLS REQUIRED
• Able to use the phone to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
• Be comfortable in dealing with tenants and remain professional, even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining works to tenants.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring you and others are always safe.
• CSCS card would be an advantage.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical
• 18th Edition wiring Regulation
• Testing and Inspection 2391 or equivalent 2394 -2395
• Full current driving licence - no more than 3 points
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• 2-5 years of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.
