Electrician Fareham Borough Council

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Electrician to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

OUR COMPANY BENEFITS

  • 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
  • We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
  • Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
  • Life Insurance 
  • Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.  
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership 
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Length of Service Rewards
  • Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
  • You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card 
  • Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
  • Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
  • Refer a Friend scheme

SUMMARY OF ROLE

We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Electrician with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. You must have relevant qualifications and broad commercial experience in your core trade with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency. 

You must maintain high client satisfaction through delivery of maintenance and repairs services ensuring a controlled and safe environment whilst working effectively and in a timely manner and balancing constantly changing priorities.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:

  • Electrical tests and inspections.
  • Reactive repairs and fault finding.
  • Full domestic electrical rewiring.
  • Electrical installation to kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Electrical installation of domestic heating systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Diagnose and rectify faults within core field of expertise.
  • Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
  • Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever possible, and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and/or Supervisor
  • Apply Company Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of works undertaken, with photographic evidence as necessary.
  • Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Able to use the phone to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
  • Be comfortable in dealing with tenants and remain professional, even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining works to tenants.
  • Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring you and others are always safe.
  • CSCS card would be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.
  • Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company, ensuring you keep abreast of the updates and changes.
  • Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
  • City and Guilds 2382 17th Edition Electrical Regulations
  • City and Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection or equivalent
  • 18th Edition Electrical Regulations
  • Full current driving licence.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • 2-5 years of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Electrician, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.

Our Company values

We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:

Present a professional appearance at all times.

Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times.

Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised.

Deliver a high standard of work at all times

We have Integrity, built-in

Key information
Department:
Fareham Borough Council
Geographical Area
Portsmouth
Location:
PO2 8AA
Hours:
40
Salary:
£40,000
Who you report to:
Supervisor
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