Electrician

Electrician
Newbury/Oxford 
£28,875 - £32,617 per annum + call-out + overtime + van + PPE & uniform + iPad 

Sovereign is a social business and one of the largest housing associations in the country. We provide over 55,000 homes for around 130,000 people in housing need across the south and south west of England and the Isle of Wight. We’re also a major developer of affordable housing, building around 1,500 new homes each year to rent or buy. Sovereign was formed in November 2016, as the result of a merger between Spectrum Housing Group and Sovereign. 

ROLE (OVERVIEW): 

Sovereign are looking for a qualified Electrician to work in the Newbury/Oxford area for Spectrum Property Care; to help supply complete repairs and maintenance packages to Sovereign’s companies and to other housing associations, local authorities, schools and private landlords.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DUTIES:

- All aspects of electrical installation works of both 230v and 400v in domestic situations
- Diagnose and repair faults and complete final tests
- Chase out and form holes as necessary to accommodate wiring and box fittings and further make good by render or plaster to an acceptable standard
- Test and inspect IEE Wiring regulations
- Test portable and fixed appliances for electrical safety
- Act as an onsite team leader leading junior staff

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

The Electrician will need to hold City and Guilds 236 (parts 1, 2 & 3), City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 & 3 Electrical Installations, 2382 (17th Edition) and 2391 or 2392 or 2394/2395 (inspection and testing) and have demonstrable experience in Electrical works. You must also have experience of working in occupied premises and be able to demonstrate good customer care skills. The ability to use mobile technology such as an iPad or PDA is essential. A current CSCS card is desirable.

Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence that is acceptable to our insurers and have the ability to drive a company van.

The closing date for applications is 23/07/2017. All applications should be completed by this date. 

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Additional Keywords: Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Electrical Installation Technician, Electrical Test Technician, Installation Technician, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering. 

Working hours: 40 hours per week, plus compulsory participation in the standby rota