Electrician

Job description

Full Time , Permanent

We are looking for experienced qualified electricians to join our expanding team to carry out a full range of repairs and upgrades to our varied housing stock. With over 28000 homes and various additional buildings you could be working within our customers’ homes, in void properties or as part of the M&E department providing maintenance and upgrades to our properties.

What will I be doing?

You will be completing all aspects of commercial and domestic electrical maintenance and installations; this includes extensive test and inspection work. You will be working on both domestic and commercial installations, responsible for the control and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and electric heating systems whilst working in accordance with all health and safety procedures. You will provide excellent customer service, with a focus on first time fix resolution.

You will play a key role within the team and must have the ability to work on your own and within the established team and have good communication skills.

What do I need to have?

Full electrical qualifications

C&G Electrical Qualifications 2391 or 2394/5 - not essential

Inspection & and testing work experience.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant building, housing, customer services, health and safety, regulatory and technical legislation and best practice

Use of IT systems/software – e.g PDA/Tablet, certification software, outlook.

To be flexible, have excellent customer service skills and be well organised.

Commitment to our values.

A full driving licence.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) with 5 years’ service. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

At Bristol City Council you can also expect the following:

Generous employer contributions of 20% of salary. For example, a salary of £30,000 will attract an annual BCC contribution of £6,100 to your pension pot

All employees are automatically admitted to the from the day you're appointed

The LGPS is one of the largest pension schemes in the UK. It is a defined benefit pension scheme which means your pension is based on your salary and how long you pay into the scheme. Your pension is not affected by how well investments perform. The LGPS provides you with a secure and guaranteed income every year when you stop working

Monthly pay

Van and power tools provided

Annual leave top-up scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and support

Discounts on council shops and services