Electrician

Electrician

Key Accountabilities

To undertake practical electrical work, either alone or as part of a team, appropriate to the post holder’s skills and experience within a department providing a customer-focused building maintenance and repair service. To carry out duties relating to electrical maintenance, improvement works, and new installations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, new installations, and safety checks within domestic properties, ensuring work is of high quality, efficient, and provides value for money.

• Work efficiently, minimising non-productive time, and report any issues affecting productivity to the Supervisor.

• Carry out electrical condition reports and testing of domestic installations.

• Inspect and test all electrical work for compliance with current wiring regulations.

• Undertake repairs, servicing, testing, inspection, installation, and replacement of systems, accessories, and equipment.

• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics across a range of electrical systems.

• Ensure all work complies with specifications, legislation, and industry best practice.

• Complete associated “make good” work where possible.

• Maintain positive relationships with customers and service users, respecting their needs.

• Maintain responsibility for company vehicle (if allocated), ensuring checks, cleanliness, and defect reporting.

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order, reporting faults as necessary.

• Use handheld/mobile technology to manage workload.

• Complete all paperwork and certification accurately and promptly.

• Follow all health & safety procedures, including Electricity at Work Regulations.

• Attend training to maintain skills, registrations, and accreditations.

• Maintain excellent customer relations, particularly with tenants and the general public.

• Support and mentor apprentices where required.

• Report any safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Service & Organisational Responsibilities

• Attend relevant internal and external training courses.

• Support colleagues and assist with service delivery as needed.

• Help train new employees in operational procedures.

• Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of work.

• Provide flexible support across the service, including during busy periods.

General Duties

• Deliver high-quality workmanship with a strong focus on safety.

• Work in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

• Diagnose faults and carry out or recommend appropriate repairs.

• Order and manage materials required for work completion.

• Protect customer property and clean up upon completion of work.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and customers.

• Meet performance targets and strive to exceed them.

• Continuously develop skills and knowledge.

• Work independently or as part of a team.

• Participate in service improvement initiatives.

• Follow organisational policies including health & safety, equality, safeguarding, and data protection.

• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and external contacts.

• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and behaviour.

• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role.