Join to apply for the Electrician role at Fortem Solutions. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Electrician to join our responsive repairs team at the Amplius Housing branch.
This role is based in Rushden covering a patch that stretches across Northamptonshire and Peterborough, so travel is essential.
The core working hours are Monday to Friday, Start at 8am-4:30pm, plus a generous pay ON CALL rota of 1 in every 6-8 weeks.
You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for a “First time Fix” on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.
Customer
Fortem’s successful contract with Amplius supports nearly 8,000 houses, and we’re expecting that to increase significantly in 2025. Our contract includes Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Complex Works, and FRA workstreams with plans to expand into Planned Works and Preventative Maintenance as well.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations.
* Installation, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report.
* Carry out EICRs and remedial upgrades to properties.
* Completing reactive maintenance work as per the specification.
* Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required.
* Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
* Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken.
* Working in a timely and productive manner to complete projects.
* Provide excellent customer service to both tenants and clients.
What you will need
* C&G 2360 Part 1&2 Electrotechnical Competences plus the NVQ 3 Certificate 2356 with Technical Certs L2&3 plus the NVQ 3 Certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Unvented Hot Water Certificate Water Regulations Certificate Part P.
* JIPB H&S Test Certificate with Current JIBP card.
Electrician benefits
* We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes.
* All Power Tools, Uniform and PPE provided.
* Generous pay for Overtime and call outs available.
* Eligible for bonus up to 5% per annum.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total).
* Pay review every year.
* 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
* 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
* Private healthcare and dental care.
* Retail and mobile phone provider discounts.
* Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
* Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System.
Who we are
Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector.
Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home. We operate exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.
Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures through retrofit programmes. Fortem is a Willmott Dixon Group Company, gaining credibility and brand recognition.
We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team. If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk.
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