Lead Electrician

Salary: £37,620.00 - £45,980.00 Per year ‌ Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day. We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South. We're currently on the lookout for a qualified Lead Electrician to join our property services team covering the Bristol, Gloucester, Wiltshire and Oxford areas. You will be working closely with your Team and Technical Manager. This role involves time on the road, so we will provide you with a van and fuel card . As a Lead Electrician with SNG, we'll ask you to: Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team Undergo responsive repairs and works within our planned teams in line with work schedules, Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations and to SNG's established standard procedures. Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices. Estimate, requisition and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and spares to ensure that appropriate satisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and Health and Safety at Work regulations. Apply your knowledge and skills to record and report on status and condition of electrical services equipment via periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates. Our Electricians must have relevant and up to date qualifications including: Experience within a similar role, within a Residential/Housing sector is ideal and you should be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent), 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect. What else do you need to know? This is a full-time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings! Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years' experience. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure Our customers are at the heart of SNG, as a Lead Electrician you will be liaising with both internal and external customers Job Description We have some great benefits at SNG, including: Tool Allowance Uniform & PPE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary A van and fuel card for business travel iPhone and iPad SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. Working for us is so much more than just a job. Whatever your role, you'll help us provide homes and services for those who need them - and make a real difference to people’s lives Can't find what you're looking for? Sign in to access your account or register with us, where you can set up job alerts and be notified of new opportunities at SNG.