Electrician

We are responsible for carrying out a 5 year cyclical testing programme for all Abri properties, including communal areas. We also carry out a repairs service for customers to keep homes up to a decent standard. The electrical team are also involved with the testing of our empty homes, planned works (Kitchens, Bathrooms, Heating upgrades) and communal lighting upgrades.
Complete repairs to ensure that our properties are maintained to a high
standard.
* Carry out electrical installation service and responsive maintenance work in a
safe and efficient manner and completing electrical Inspection and testing of our
portfolio.
* There may well be a need in our planned working which involves the delivery of
complete electrical works to occupied or non-occupied properties, including
bathroom, kitchen works, and full property rewires.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Responsive working - day to day repairs on electrical installations at Abri
properties.
* Liaise with customers and other colleagues, as appropriate, to ensure all
relevant individuals are aware of progress and action taken. In more complex
cases to refer the matter to a senior member of staff to identify the necessary
remedial action.
* Provide a high-quality service to Abri customers and maintain a good customer
relationship acting as ambassadors for Abri.
* Ensure at all times works comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, policies
and procedures in accordance with the BS7671 the performance of the duties of
the post, to include appropriate use of equipment, PPE.
* Deliver electrical planned or responsive works, repair works on time within given
priorities and stive for repairs to be a first-time fix.
* Cover out of hours emergency call out in accordance with the departmental rota
to attend to emergencies out of hours when required.
* Complete and maintain paperwork and records accurately in accordance with Abri
policies and procedures following the industry standards and requirements.
* The ability to plan and prioritise using a handheld electronic devices effective
time management and good customer care skills.
* Set out jobs from drawings and specifications to establish the requirements of the
project and requisition the necessary installation materials and ensure compliance
and test systems.
* Maintain the company vehicle in good condition, carry out regular vehicle safety
checks reporting any defects promptly to the Fleet Manager.
* Be part of the team with interaction with other trades/teams when required
ensuring that customers receive an excellent service.
* Undergo any training needed to widen your skill level when required.
* Support and assist with the training of apprentices and trainees as required.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
* Previously a registered apprentice or undergone some equivalent method
training and have had adequate practical training in electrical installation work.
* Must have obtained Achievement Measurement 2 and a qualified Electrician with
relevant experience in social housing
* Qualifications to include City & Guilds 2391, City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or
2351 or 2330 levels 2 and 3 or approved equivalent or NVQ level 3 in Electrical
Installation Work or approved equivalent
* Not essential but desirable to have achieved or are in the process in achieving
their City & Guilds 2394 or2395 in initial verification, certification, periodic
inspection & testing of electrical installations or approved equivalent
* Demonstrates practical knowledge and competence working as an electrician in
the current edition of BS:7671 and inspection, testing and commissioning of
installations
* Full Driving licence and ability to travel in a timely and efficient manner to
attend customers properties, frequently located in areas not covered by public
transport, Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
* Demonstrates our Values and Behaviours