Job Description
* 37 hours per week
* The role covers the local Reading area only
* A company van and monthly tool allowance are part of this role, plus the opportunity for extra earnings for overtime / call out
About the Role
The Reactive Maintenance Team is looking for a multi-skilled electrician to join our team carrying out maintenance on our housing stock. This will include test and trace, wet works, making good, basic carpentry for access. This role will suit someone with the necessary electrical skills and who also has other skill abilities.
* Primarily to carry out repairs and rewiring, in a safe and effective manner
* Carry out other major works and testing either on planned programmes or one-off jobs or void properties using schedule of rates
* To assess the materials needed and either obtain from the main stores or obtain official orders for purchase direct from appropriate supplier
You will be supplied a company vehicle, specialist tools, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.
About You
* Organized and able to solve problems quickly and effectively.
* You will be required to manage your own van stock and materials and therefore will need to work methodically and allow time within your day to order and collect materials/parts.
* Full valid manual driving licence.
* City and Guilds 2360 Part 2 and 2382-10 (17th Edition) or NVQ/SVQ level 3 in Electrical Installation Work, with demonstrable experience of a range of electrical skills including repairs and maintenance and complete rewiring.
* Experience of workplace health and safety.
* Computer literate and knowledge of working with handheld technology will be beneficial.
Our Offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
* Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
* On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
* Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
* Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
To arrange a confidential discussion about this position please contact sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: 29 January 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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