Electrical Engineer

Electricial Engineer

J&I AASC, Cheshire, Birchwood, WA3 6ZH

Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary - £38,812.50 plus Serco Benefits.

Main Purpose:

The primary function of this role is to attend to works which are related to the relevant role.  The role also supports non-trade Maintenance Operatives (Mos) to fix faults.  The role requires close working relationships with the housing teams to ensure outstanding service to the users.  To complete all relevant electrical works and certifications reporting to the Electrical Manager.

Carry out all Electrical certification, Fire certification and Emergency light certification.

Main Accountabilities: 

Maintenance of Property:

• To report faults as necessary using our IT system to ensure all faults are reported and closed for their property portfolio.
• Liaison with Internal Staff to ensure access can be obtained, works are completed to the agreed standards. 
• To undertake once a year a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) for any properties when / if requested.
• To provide the administration team the necessary feedback and costing information as required.

Trade Duties:

• To carry out reactive and remedial electrical works in the domestic sector.
• You will be responsible for Service, Maintenance, Fault Finding, Repair and Fault Rectification on a range of electrical systems such as power, lighting, fire alarms/panels and emergency lighting.
• Inspecting and Testing – completing the appropriate NAPIT forms such as Minor Installation Certificate, Electrical Installation Certificate and Electrical Installation Condition reports.
• To provide technical advice and support to the maintenance section.
• To carry out PAT on properties where required on request.
• To undertake the certification and installation / repairs to emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• To act in line with our company values Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation.
• To commit to learning about and anticipating our individual customer’s needs.

Health & Safety

• To ensure that the safety of all users of the property from a building standard is achieved.
• To check all relevant property reports before undertaking works in the properties (e.g., asbestos, dangerous persons) or request additional reports if deemed appropriate.

Materials Management

• To only purchase materials from approved Serco suppliers and keep receipts for all transactions to identify and record what materials are used for each job / property providing the electrical manager with all necessary paperwork.
• Where specified only purchase the agreed Serco standard materials unless alternative substitutions can be provided due to stock requirements.

Plant & Tool Hire / Purchase

• To obtain supervisor approval for the Hire or purchase of any plant or tools over £100 to undertake any maintenance repair.
• To ensure appropriate receipts are obtained and recoded for each property / job completed.

Company Tools and Equipment

• Ensure the security of all tools and equipment, including vehicles and specialist equipment, against improper use always.

Waste Disposal

• To remove all waste from properties when in attendance and ensure the waste is disposed of in approved license areas and re-cycled where possible.

Work Scheduling & Prioritisation

• To read and understand the SOR of the AASC contract.
• All allocated KPI work must be completed in advance of the scheduled completion date.
• To undertake quality control of electrical works.

Stakeholder Liaison

• Where requested, be the site liaison for all stakeholder parties with an interest in the property e.g.  Landlords, Local Authorities, Home Office, in order to provide maintenance support.

Working Hours

• Various work patterns will be set for this role depending on operational delivery needs.

On –Call Requirements & Out of Hours Working

• They will be a requirement to be on call and undertake out of hours working to agreed rosters and in accordance with the out of hours local operating procedure to provide a 24 hour and 7 day a week maintenance service.

What you will need for the role:

• Full Driving Licence is required.
• Qualified to City & Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3 (2365), (2330) or equivalent is essential.
• City & Guilds (2382) 18th Edition is essential.
• City & Guilds Inspection & Testing (2391/52) is essential.
• City and Guilds (2377) PAT is desirable.
• Experience in Domestic Dwellings is essential.
• Prepared to undertake further trade related training as necessary to ensure qualifications stay approved.

What we offer 

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more. 
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts. 
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 
• Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. 
• Interesting and enjoyable work. 
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities. 

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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