The Role
You will be joining an experienced team of Electricians; carrying out varied aspects of electrical works, including domestic, commercial, responsive, planned, EV points and LED lighting. We will provide you with all the tools you will need to carry out your work, offer you ongoing support, development opportunities and much more.
Skills and experience required:
BS7671 -18th edition (Two years minimum qualified)
Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship (NVQ3) or JIB graded with AM2 qualification
City and Guilds 2391 (desirable as qualification can be offered)
Domestic EICR Testing and/or experience of domestic installation
Customer care skills and the ability to provide excellent customer
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft 365 applications
Experience of online certification (EasyCert) or similar
Excellent communication skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Travel distance of within 1 hour of Shrewsbury
What we can offer you
As one of our Qualified Electricians, you'll receive JIB linked rates of pay and a generous out-of-hours package of standby rate (£495.54 per week*) plus additional premium for bank holiday callouts*. We’ll supply the hand and power tools for your role as well as a company van.
We also offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days’ holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our
HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.
Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.
Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance. You can find out more about Housing Plus Group and why we are a great place to work in the About Us guide attached.
The boards of Housing Plus Group and The Wrekin Housing Group have decided to take the next steps towards a formal merger. The formal merger is expected to take place in January 2025 when all the legal and regulatory requirements have been completed, at which time The Wrekin Housing Group will become part of the new Housing Plus Group. Find out more on our merger update page.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Please note that the offices will be closed during the Christmas period and questions may not be responded to until the New Year.
Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.