ABOUT US
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Repairs and Maintenance teams play an important role in delivering our vision of providing great homes and great service. They offer vital support, ensuring that our homes are safe, warm, and dry, and where everything works; Places where our residents are proud to live. We have a new opportunity for an Electrician to join our Responsive Repairs team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 39 hours per week: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday & 8:00 am - 3:30 pm on Friday, covering Havant and the surrounding areas.
About the role
You will live within the Havant area to ensure we can get to our residents promptly. Guinness Property provides repairs and maintenance services to The Guinness Partnership. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure that our residents' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
What we are looking for
We are a customer-focused organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be a fully qualified and experienced Electrician, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Certificated Electrician qualifications and demonstrated experience in domestic and commercial electrical works.
Proven knowledge and experience in electrical fixed wire testing, installing, and maintaining up to 230v/415v.
Ability to correctly complete the relevant certifications, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information.
Ability to accurately interpret technical data & drawings and instructions.
Experience working in a customer-focused environment within agreed performance targets.
Ability to carry out physical tasks and lift weights in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
Good working knowledge of Health & Safety Practices.
Essential Qualifications:
City and Guilds 236 Pt 1 & 2 (or NVQ Level 3).
17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
2+ years experience of completing EICRs.
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
You will be asked to provide proof of essential qualifications before the interview.
Please note: This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.
This is a full-time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week, and there is a requirement to cover out-of-hours callout on a rota basis, which offers an additional payment.
If you are interested in the vacancy and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria.
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Benefits
Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade
VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include:
Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
Professional subscription annual payment
Travel season ticket loan
Car lease scheme
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