Lead Electrician

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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'llshare thesatisfaction of doing something that really matters in aenvironment whereyour health and safety is important to ensure you andyour colleagues stay safe and well,everywhere, every day.

We are now the 6th largest housingassociation 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 qualifiedLeadElectrician to joinour property services team covering the Bristol, Gloucester, Wiltshire and Oxford areas. You will be working closelywithyour Team and Technical Manager.

Thisrole involves time on the road, so we will provide youwith a van and fuel card .

As aLeadElectricianwith SNG, we'll ask you to:

• Carry out routine testing ofelectrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part ofourElectrical Team
• Undergo responsive repairs and works withinour planned teams in linewith work schedules, Institute ofElectrical Engineering (IEE) wiringregulations and to SNG's established standard procedures.
• Have a strong health and safety mindsetwith knowledge of health & safety best practices.
• Estimate,requisition and recommend theacquisition ofnecessarymaterials and spares to ensure thatappropriatesatisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordancewith IEE wiringregulations and Health and Safety at Workregulations.
• Applyyour knowledge and skills to record and report on status and condition ofelectrical services equipment viaperiodic inspection sheets and minor works/installationcertificates.

OurElectricians must have relevant and up to datequalifications including:

Experience within a similarrole, within a Residential/Housing sector is ideal and you should be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 (orequivalent), 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391Electrical Test/Inspect.

What else do you need to know?

• This is a full-timerole, working 40 Hours per week,with theopportunity to supplementyour salary through call out and overtime atcompetitive rates to enhanceyour earnings!
• Due to arequirement to travel within thisrole, candidates must hold a full and current driving licencewith a minimum of 1 years' experience.
• Thisrole is subject to asatisfactory licence check, essentialqualifications check and a basic disclosure
• Our customers are at the heart of SNG, as aLeadElectricianyou will beliaisingwith 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.