Electrician

The Role

We have an exciting new permanent role to join us as an Electrician working on our Stonewater housing contract. You will be covering Bridgwater, Taunton, Yeovil and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.

The Project

The Electricians duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations
• Installation, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report
• Carry out EICRs and remedial upgrades to void properties, carry out day to day repairs.
• Completing reactive maintenance work as per the specification.
• Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required.
• Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken.
• Recording and submitting accurate timesheets corresponding with booking sheets,
• Working in a timely and productive manner to complete projects.
• Affording excellent customer service to client representatives.
• Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.
• Comply with Fortem safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times

Essential and Desirable Criteria

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

Essential criteria:
• C&G 2360 Part 1&2 Electrotechnical Competences plus the NVQ 3 Certificate 2356 with Technical Certs L2&3 plus the NVQ 3 Certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate or equivalent
• C&G 18th Edition Certificate
• C&G 2391
• Full UK driving license (no more than 6 points)

Desirable:
• Unvented Hot Water Certificate Water Regulations Certificate Part P
• JIPB H&S Test Certificate with Current JIBP card
• Testing & Inspecting Certificate C&G 2377
• PAT Certificate

Fortem embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Personal Qualities

At Fortem we’re proud of the quality of service we deliver and strive to improve the experience of tenants and customers. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in them and their development, so they can progress and reach their full potential. Importantly, we help one another and feel encouraged to present ideas, opinions, and challenge.