Electrician

Salary: £35,310
Job Type: Full Time
Location: South Manchester
Benefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more.
As an Electrician at Great Places you will undertake all aspects of Electrical works including Responsive Repairs, Testing (EICR) and Inspection and Installation on Day to day, Void and Planned workstream’s on all property types within the Great Places portfolio of Responsive Maintenance and Improvement works.
What you’ll be doing

• Undertake the correct diagnosis and method of Responsive Maintenance to achieve a ‘first time fix’ and outstanding customer satisfaction, treating our customers with respect and empathy at all times.
• Deliver a first class service, leaving customers homes, clean and safe.
• Contribute to and comply with all statutory legislation, licences and accreditations including the relevant Safety Management System applicable to Responsive Maintenance.
• Carry out inspections/tests and remedials in void properties.
• Contribute to and use the relevant working solution for job allocation (1st Touch), data transfer and collection on a mobile device.
• May attend emergency appointments in and out of hours.
• 39 hour working week, with out of hours cover every 1 in 4 weekends .

What you’ll need

• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures)
• C&G 2382- 18 Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition
• C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing or equivalent
• Work in line with Great Places operating principles for Responsive Maintenance, liaising with customers and colleagues to promote a culture of continuous improvement;
• To be able to work a 39 hour working week, with out of hours cover every 1 in 4 weekends with an out of hours payment
• You are as comfortable working on your own as you are as part of a team
• Mobile working through job allocation and data transfer via ICT (hand-held device etc.)
• Full clean driving licence
• Knowledge & understanding of construction related Health, safety & welfare legislation

What we need from you

• You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects.
• Empathy with our tenants and residents and willingness to deliver exceptional customer service;
• To provide a high level of customer service at all times whilst carrying out duties of the Multi- Skilled operative.

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment
Pension | DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
WPA | Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members
The MarketPlace | high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
Annual Leave | Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
Lottery | Monthly draw with 1st @ £250, 2nd @ £75 and 3rd @ £50
Savings Club | You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in Novembers salary)
Sharing Greatness | Our colleague incentive scheme where colleagues can earn £300 by helping the business achieve business targets.
Help with transport | We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates.
For the purposes of our van fleet insurance you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an on-line driver monitoring Assessment prior to starting your role.
If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an on-line driver monitoring assessment and additional in vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places.
Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website.
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