Location: Trafford & Wigan
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Key essentials: Full UK manual driving licence, NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures), C&G 2382-18 and 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
* PensionDC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
* WPAHealthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members
* The Market Placehigh street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
* Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages
* Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond
What youll be 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 where required
* 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
* Producing accurate records, including before-and-after photographs and detailed job notes
What youll need
* NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures)
* C&G 2382- 18 Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition
* 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
* Good communication skills 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, inclusivity and 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 fleet insurance you 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 driver monitoring Assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an online driver monitoring assessment and additional in 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. xsngvjr All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check.
Closing date: 31st May 2026
Shortlist date: 1st June 2026
Interview date: TBC