Electrical Systems Engineer

About the role:
Gentoo is investing in and expanding its Property Maintenance Team and has new opportunities for qualified Electrical Systems Engineer to join the Group. Our tenants are at the heart of what we do at Gentoo, therefore, providing excellent customer service is paramount in this role. You will need to be a people person with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of teams, colleagues, and customers within Gentoo to ensure we deliver excellent customer service every time. Your working week: We offer an average working week of 36 hours, working to 8am until 4pm Monday – Thursday and 8am – 2pm on a Friday. As an Electrical Systems Engineer at Gentoo, you would carry out the following tasks across our housing stock in Sunderland: • Servicing of Intruder alarm systems • Remedial repairs for Intruder alarm and door entry systems • Remedial repairs for Access Control / Automatic doors • Non-domestic lighting repairs • Fire Alarm Servicing • Inspection of Heating control / BMS panels • Gentoo operates a responsive Emergency out of hours service, which you may be required to work on a rota basis as and when required, with additional payment as appropriate. In the last year, our team completed: • Servicing across a variety of specialist electrical areas • Remedial Repairs across a variety of specialist electrical areas • Responsive Repairs across a variety of specialist electrical areas You will be required to work with minimum supervision both independently and as part of a wider team. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and highly experienced team, where you will be offered training opportunities and continuous professional development through monthly team meetings, sharing best practice, and bi-monthly technical talks. We also offer opportunities to progress within Gentoo.
What we are looking for:
What we require from you: • A full UK Driving License • It’s essential you are conversant and competent to carry out works in accordance with the current Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations/BS7671 plus all ongoing revisions thereto. • Demonstrate that you hold an NVQ Level 3 in an electrical discipline. • To have completed an AM2 practical trade test Qualification • It is desirable to have completed a recognised (Indentured) Electrical apprenticeship with City & Guilds in electrical installation or equivalent. • A basic DBS check, paid for by Gentoo Additional benefits include: • 30 days paid holiday - plus bank holidays and birthday leave • Competitive pension contributions • Company van for work and commuting • Opportunity to work overtime • Potential to work out of hours with additional pay • Career opportunities • Health cash plan • Salary sacrifice scheme for electric car (lease car) • Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to work. • Access to an online portal for retail discounts and cashback

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