Wigan
Full Time
£36,363 - £40,777
Permanent
Expires 19/10/2025
About the Role
Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Town Hall
Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
Salary: Grade 8, £ 36,363 - £40,777 per annum.
37 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you
Your role:
Lead the coordination and delivery of statutory electrical inspection and testing programmes, Including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR's).
Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. Electricity at work regulations 1989, BS7671, and internal policies.
Be a subject matter expert for electrical matters, providing advice, guidance, and assurance across departments and to contractors.
Maintain an monitor a programme of cyclical electrical maintenance, repairs, upgrades and inspections.
Ensure all electrical systems are safe certified and maintained in accordance with legal standards and best practice.
Working with:
Statutory Compliance team Building Safety, wider statutory compliance team, planned works team and the voids / repairs team.
Support:
Support from the Statutory Compliance and Cyclical Maintenance Manager and everyone from the Statutory Compliance team.
Client base:
Wigan staff working in corporate buildings, residents and contractors delivering the servicing and remedial works.
About you:
Hold the appropriate certification of professional qualification relevant to the role or equivalent experience, HNC or ONC or equivalent in compliance or building safety or engineering or related subjects.
Time served, qualified Electrician with Level 3 NVQ or equivalent.
Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) qualification or City & Guilds/EAL 2391- Testing and inspection of electrical installations.
Demonstrable knowledge of EICRs, periodic testing and remedial works.
Proven experience in coordinating electrical compliance in a housing or property service setting.
Knowledge of statutory duties and regulatory requirements in social housing such as electrical safety standards and Awaab's Law.
Strong communication and contractor coordinating skills.
Ability to interpret electrical certification and documentation.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Statutory compliance is a critical aspect with the Council, as it ensures that we are adhering to laws and regulations set forth by government agencies. By implementing compliance measures, we can protect our residents, ourselves from legal and financial penalties and ensure the integrity of our operations. The role will be responsible for making things better, enabling change and supporting improvement within the electrical function for housing and corporate buildings.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits
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Interview dates:
* Priority Candidates: 24/010/2025
All other Candidates: 27/10/2025
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