Electrician

Electrician

Watford, Hertfordshire

£35,000 - £40,000

37 hours per week

At Watford Community Housing, we provide vital services that help people to live better lives. We’re looking for an experienced electrician to join our in-house repairs team and help us deliver a high-quality repairs and maintenance service to our residents.

What’s the role?

As part of our Gateway Repairs Team (GRT), you will deliver effective high-quality installation, repair, and maintenance services to our customers. You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of works from a pre-allocated appointment system. You will work closely with the team leader, escalating any concerns or queries regarding your works.

What are we looking for?

You will be customer-focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people.

You will have the ability to accurately complete reports - both hand-written paperwork and on handheld devices/PDAs. You will be well organised and able to work well as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role and will be able to demonstrate relevant experience, an understanding of health & safety regulations, and qualifications in the following:

• 18th Edition qualification (or 17th Edition working towards 18th)
• NVQ level 3 (2356 / 2357)
• 2360/2330/2365 or part 1 & 2 qualification
• 2391 or 2394/5 inspection and testing

You will need to hold a full, clean UK driving licence and to maintain a satisfactory basic-level DBS check.

Desirable:

• AM2
• Knowledge/experience of the housing sector
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel

What can we offer you?

We know that people are our most valuable assets, so we offer a range of benefits including 28 days’ annual leave, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, development opportunities and access to a comprehensive employee rewards scheme.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (out-of-hours call out is also available if desired).

You will also have use of a company vehicle and fuel card.

The closing date is 10 April 2024, (but please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response).

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 15 April 2024.