Job Description
Electrician - Stockport, Cheshire & Wigan
Location: Stockport, Cheshire & Wigan
Salary: £42,394
Key essentials:FullUKmanualdriving licence,NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures), C&G2382-18and C&G 2391
Benefits
* All the kit you need Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided
* Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays
* Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
* WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available-optionto increase & add on family members
* The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
* Wage StreamYou can access savings opportunities andearly accessto wages
* Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond
Whatyoullbe doing
* Diagnosing faults and completing responsive repairs, aiming for first-time fixes and high customer satisfaction
* Carrying out inspections, testing, and remedial works in void properties
* Attending emergency appointments, including out-of-hours whererequired
* Working in line with all statutory legislation, licences, accreditations, and the relevant Safety Management System
* May attend emergency appointments in and out of hours
* Communicating professionally and empathetically with customers, colleagues, and local stakeholders
* Carrying out work safely and professionally, ensuring customers homes are left clean and secure
* Using PDA/mobile technology to receive, update, and manage repair jobs efficiently
* Producingaccuraterecords, including before-and-after photographs and detailed job notes
Whatyoullneed
* NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures)
* C&G 2382-18 Requirementsfor Electrical Installations 18thEdition
* C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing or equivalent
* Full UK manual driving licence
* A customer-focused approach with pride in delivering high-quality work
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support colleagues
* Reliable, professional, and committed to safe working practices
* Goodcommunicationskills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teams
What we need from you
* A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
* A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
* A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
* A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
* To be professional and work with integrity,inclusivityand respect for diversity
At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.
For the purposes of our van fleetinsuranceyou must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an online drivermonitoringAssessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you wouldbe requiredto complete an online drivermonitoringassessment andadditionalin vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places.
Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website.
Closing date: 26th June 2026
Shortlist date: 27th June 2026
Interview date: TBC
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