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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. Trades persons must have relevant qualifications and broad domestic experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency. The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be always polite and courteous. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass a DBS check.

Your main role will be to carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reporting to void and occupied properties through a planned programme. You as the qualified electrician will be responsible for ensuring the safe continuous use of electrical installations within a domestic setting and acting upon any dangerous conditions immediately by making safe and reporting to your line manager. 

You are required to be competent in fault finding, rectification of faults and completion of certification.

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

• Electrical Inspection Condition Reporting
• Completion of Certification
• Reactive repairs and fault finding.
• Full domestic electrical rewiring.
• Electrical installation to kitchens and bathrooms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out inspection and testing as per the IET Wiring regulations Guidance note 3
• Complete certification that reflects the true condition of the electrical installation
• To ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards.
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
• Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
• 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 applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
• Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean, and workable condition.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary. 
• Be willing to work out of hours, if required, to the requirements of the client and customer. 
• Always maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition and report any defects to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Be an inclusive part of the team and be part of an on-call rota (Out of Hours)

SKILLS REQUIRED

• All aspects of domestic and commercial electrical works 
• Able to use the phone and PDA 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 to tenants that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want. 
• Be able to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach 
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service. 
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are always safe.
• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
• Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
• Be able to understand Mountjoy’s processes and actively engage in our culture

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

• REQUIRED: City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Electrical Regulations
• REQUIRED: City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in electrical installation or equivalent
• Full current driving licence.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role

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