Job Description
Electrical Technician
Electrician37 hours per week, based in Preston
£36,023.84 per annum (£18.67 ph) pay award pending
plus ability to earn more via call out and standby
What will you be doing in this role?
You'll be part of our Gateway Property Care team, a group of skilled trades people who carry out planned and responsive maintenance to our housing stock and investment work.
What we are looking for in you
We are looking for someone who shares our values and puts customers and communities at the heart of all they do. You'll have the ability to carry out electrical repairs to the current BS7671 18th Edition and complete electrical installation work, i.e., kitchens, bathrooms and rewires. You'll inspect and test your work and complete EICRs to our properties. We are happy to support you to achieve your Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing (C&G 2391) and further development.
The main things:
* You must have or working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation including AM2 or equivalent like a C&G 236 Part 1&2 and BS7671 18th Edition wiring regulations.
* You'll have experience in a range of repairs, maintenance and programmed works with an excellent understanding of health and safety.
* You'll have great communication skills combined with a flexible ‘can do' attitude.
* You'll have a full driving licence for manual vehicles as you will be driving one of our CGA vans.
Why work at Community Gateway?
Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cash plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy.
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.
If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is Sunday 23rd March 2025 at midnight with interviews on Wednesday 2nd April and Friday 4th April.
We know interviews aren't everyone's cup of tea (or coffee) so these will be as informal as possible and focus on your electrical experience and knowledge.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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