City of York Council
Electrician (Electrical Testing & Inspection)
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We are looking for a qualified and experienced Electrician to join our Housing team, carrying out electrical testing, inspection, and certification across our council housing portfolio.
This role is ideal for an electrician with strong inspection and testing experience who takes pride in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.
Our offer to you?
- Competitive salary (plus standby and overtime rates)
- Local Government Pension Scheme which includes a Salary sacrifice opportunity for Additional Voluntary Contributions to your pension.
- Generous annual leave entitlement 25 days paid annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
- A company vehicle
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programme
- Comprehensive staff benefits package including high street shopping discounts and local savings
- Supportive management who value your contribution and recognise the need for a healthy work/life balance
Location
Hazel Court and the City of York
About The Role
As an Electrician (Testing & Inspection), you will be responsible for undertaking Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), identifying defects, producing accurate certification, and carrying out remedial works where required.
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Working within occupied and void properties, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations and maintaining the safety of our tenants.
- Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in council-owned domestic properties.
- Diagnose faults and identify non-compliances in electrical installations.
- Undertake remedial works arising from inspection and testing activities.
- Complete electrical certificates and associated documentation accurately and promptly.
- Ensure all work complies with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Provide excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes.
- Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota where required.
- Support wider electrical maintenance activities as needed.
Working hours
- 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday
- 08:00 - 15:30 on Friday.
Essential Requirements
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- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
- City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395, or equivalent Inspection and Testing qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
- Experience carrying out EICRs in domestic properties.
- Ability to diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
If you’re looking for a role that gives you the chance to directly improve the lives of local residents and want to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Stuart King at stuart.king@york.gov.uk or tel. 07810851244
Closing date: Sunday 27 September at 12 midnight
Interview date: WC 5 October
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