Vacancy Details

Description

Permanent
37 Hours per week
GO8 £33,366 - £36,124

Wrexham County Borough Council is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of our housing stock to ensure the comfort and safety of our tenants. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician to join our Housing Repairs Team, focusing on emergency repairs, general repairs, and planned maintenance for tenanted properties.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Electrical Maintenance and Repairs: Perform day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and refurbishments on council properties as instructed.
•    New Installations: Undertake new electrical installations and remedial repairs.
•    Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all electrical work complies with NICEIC legislation and safety standards.
•    Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of work and ensure tenant satisfaction.
•    Team Collaboration: Work closely with site agents, planners, and other team members to ensure coordinated service delivery.
•    Resource Management: Efficiently manage materials, tools, and vehicle stock.
•    Documentation: Accurately complete all electronic documentation related to daily tasks and ensure prompt submission.

Requirements:

Qualifications:
•    NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds 2357 in Electrical Installations.
•    18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2018).
•    AM2 Inspection & Testing 2357-399.
•    Current CSCS Card.
Experience: Demonstrated experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work within residential properties.

Skills:
•    Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
•    Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with tenants and colleagues.
•    Proficiency in mobile working and electronic documentation.

Attributes:
•    Commitment to customer care and high-quality service delivery.
•    Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and demands.
•    Full, valid driving license.

Desirable:
•    Additional Qualifications: Advanced City and Guilds or equivalent.
•    Welsh Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Welsh.

What We Offer:
•    Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience.
•    Generous Leave Entitlement: Ensuring work-life balance.
•    Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.
•    Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
•    Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and dynamic team.

As the role requires you to interact with our contract holders, you will be expected to have excellent verbal communication and customer service with a positive approach and a can do attitude. 

If you meet the requirements outlined above and are looking for a new challenge in a supportive and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. 

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.