Electrician - Immediate start-(Local authority).
Temp to perm
Monday to Friday
7.30am - 4pm
42,000
Must Drive - Manual
About the Job
Reporting our supervisors as a qualified electrician will provide a highly customer and quality focused service in the effective design, management and delivery of electrical installation and maintenance to the residents of Hounslow.
Key Responsibilities include:
Trace, diagnose and rectify faults using appropriate testing and measuring equipment. Partial or full re-wiring to council properties, both domestic and communal, as required including the testing, commissioning and certifying of these works.
Undertake commercial elements of electrical works, including all types of cable containment, wiring of Door Entry/Warden call systems, fire alarm systems/ICT/Intruder alarms, Installation and testing of emergency lighting systems and 3 phase power switching and distribution.
Interpret work specifications and working plans and complete works to a high specification quality standard.
Plan each job and ensure the required materials are available to ensure the programme of works is completed to schedule.
Undertake a range of associated builder's works including core-drilling, lifting/laying floors, chasing masonry and patch plastering to areas where electrical chasing has been carried out.
Understand and comply with Asbestos awareness procedures and follow the
As required, to work on other work streams within the repairs team. This includes working to competing deadlines, moving jobs at short notice ensuring properties are left in a safe and tidy manner.
Able to work alone and in pairs and be able to use own initiative with minimum supervision.
About you
You will need to hold the following qualifications;
C&G th Edition Course
City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2, or NVQ Level 3 including AM2, or equivalent.
C&G 2391 or equivalent (testing and inspection)
Good understanding of general building maintenance and construction activities.
Working knowledge of statutory legislation with regards to health & safety and to understand the need for rigorous risk assessment and method statement procedures.
Previous experience of working in a Social Housing Repairs environment is desirable.
Good level of numeracy, literacy, written, oral and communication skills.
Experience of working within a customer facing role, delivering an outstanding customer experience.