Location
Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.
About Us
At Places for People, we hire people, not numbers. Experience and track record are important, but we look for candidates who embody our People Promises: doing the right thing, enthusiasm, motivation to grow, respect, and joy in their work. As the UK’s leading social enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.
More About Your Role
You will primarily carry out electrical work in domestic properties, with occasional tasks in commercial buildings. This includes upgrades, repairs to consumer units, rewiring, fault finding, and emergency lighting. You should be familiar with domestic electrical installations and have a solid understanding of 3‑phase systems. Adherence to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671, and related guidelines is essential. You’ll perform periodic inspections, testing, and complete necessary certifications in line with IEE Wiring Regulations. Compliance with BS 7671 and EAWR 1989 is a must. If qualified, you’ll conduct PAT testing for electrical equipment. You must ensure all work is done to a high standard, leaving properties clean and tidy. You will collaborate with schedulers, supervisors, and compliance teams and communicate with customers to meet operational targets and KPIs. Timely and accurate completion of paperwork and data transfer is required. As part of our employment checks, this role will require a satisfactory Basic DBS check.
Essential Criteria
* Qualified to L3 Electrical – NVQ, SVQ, C&G L3 – AM2, and 18th edition (amendment 2)
* Hold a valid driving licence
* Have a good understanding of health and safety
More About You
You should have an L3 Electrical certification (NVQ, SVQ, C&G L3, AM2, and 18th edition). Strong organisational skills are essential for planning workloads, estimating supplies, and managing time. A positive attitude towards health and safety is required, ensuring compliance with policy and standards. Good communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to use a tablet or smartphone to record activities, capture images, and input survey data. A current driving licence is also required. Preferred qualifications include Electrical C&G 2391 or equivalent, and an L2 trade qualification in an additional relevant trade.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, with a yearly salary review
* Company van with fuel card
* Equipment including power pack tools and tablet provided
* PPE and full uniform provided
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
* Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
* Overtime as and when required
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
* Training and development
* Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more
What’s next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, please apply via our simple 5‑minute process, uploading a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the role requirements.
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture and report concerns to protect those in our communities.
Armed Forces
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent
Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
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