Electrician

We are looking for a full time electrician, based within the Swindon areas of Wiltshire, to assist with the service delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work.

You will be qualified to:

• City & Guilds 2382 18th edition, BS7671 Edition Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection (or equivalent)
• City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 or equivalent NVQ Level 3
• Hold a full UK driving Licence.

The Job requirements are:

• Perform full test and inspection and carry out remedial works for C1 and C2 to produce a satisfactory certificate.
• Carry out maintenance duties in accordance with contract specification, technical drawings and 18th Edition requirements
• Diagnose and rectify faults, completing electrical certification
• Carry out partial or complete rewires, first and/or second fix installations
• Provide day-to-day communication with tenants and/or subcontractors/suppliers
• Hold a full UK driving Licence and able to drive transit style vehicles

The successful candidate will:

• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship
• Have minimum 2 years previous working experience as a fully qualified Electrician on domestic installations, refits and property upgrades within the last 5 years
• Hold the relevant industry qualifications (as listed above)
• Have experience in carrying out Test and Inspections
• Have experience in reading and interpreting specifications/drawings
• Be conversant with NICEIC requirements
• Have good communication and organisational skills and be able to work in a methodical and calm manner
• Ensure accuracy and pay attention to details
• Be self-motivated and able to work alone without constant supervision, or with an apprentice as required
• Have the ability to use own initiative, but also know when matters need to be referred to a Supervisor or Manager
• Have the ability to work under pressure achieving Client Service Level’s and Key Performance Indicators and to specified deadlines
• Be presentable, wear uniform supplied and able to undertake duties in line with Managements’ recommendations, instructions, company policy, and in accordance with client requirements
• Be competent in the use of data recording and analysing equipment.

Applicants must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

This role is 37 hours per week, working a four day week pattern: Monday to Thursday, on week one and Tuesday to Friday, week two, starting at 8am and finishing on site to 5:45pm (including 30min for lunch).

You will receive 192.4 hours (26 days holiday) plus bank holidays at 7hours 24 mins per day. Holidays requested will also be in hours these are booked at  9hours 15 mins.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Your next steps

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please contact Keith Hooker, Operational Manager, email khooker@swindon.gov.uk

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk