Reed
Qualified Electrician
- Pay Rate: £18.85 per hr PAYE / £23.98 per hr Umbrella
- Location: Rochdale Council
- Job Type: Full-time, Contract (3 months)
Rochdale Council are looking for a Qualified Electrician to join our reactive and planned maintenance team at Rochdale Borough Council. This role involves providing high-quality building maintenance services, focusing on electrical installations and repairs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high regard for customer care and maintain a standard of workmanship that aligns with efficiency and compliance requirements.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Carry out various electrical installations and repairs within set timescales.
- Ensure all electrical works, including installation, repairs, diagnostic fault finding, and testing, are performed properly and in accordance with required standards and legislation.
- Undertake Electrical Installation Condition Reports on a variety of premises to ensure statutory compliance.
- Service and repair various mechanical installations, including heating systems and emergency lighting systems.
- Work on green technologies and renewable energy sources.
- Perform reactive and planned works throughout the Borough of Rochdale in both domestic and commercial settings.
- Collaborate with other trades on larger projects, ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
- Use the council’s asset management software and designated mobile technology to accurately detail all costs associated with tasks.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Relevant vocational qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds Electrical Theory Parts 1 & 2, NVQ L3, City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection, 18th Edition Wiring Regs).
- Extensive work experience in the electrical trade.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using electronic software for reporting and certification.
- Must have a Valid Enhanced DBS, on the update service
- Physically fit to meet the demands of the role, including working at heights and in confined spaces.
- 37 hours a week, flexible working
- Company Van provided
- You will require a Full Valid UK Driving Licence
Benefits:
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