Job Description

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Calling all Electricians and Approved Electricians in Gloucester
Platform Property Care has a great opportunity for an experienced Electrician or Approved Electrician to join our repairs and maintenance team in a mobile role covering work around Worcester, Evesham, Tewkesbury and Gloucester and the surrounding areas.
You'll be joining a talented team carrying out remedial work, general maintenance, and repairs across our properties. You will thrive on giving great customer service and keeping jobs on track and have the drive to make sure the work is completed to spec. You will have a right first-time mentality ensuring the Customer is at the centre of everything you do.
The role is varied, and no two days are the same! It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return you'll have the support of a great team!
Working for Platform Property Care you will benefit from

• Basic salary of 39,290 per annum for an Approved Electrician or 36,823 per annum for an Electrician (additional can be earned from voluntary overtime and out of hours)
• 25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave
• Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• PPC Van + Fuel Card
• Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided
• Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash
• Find out about working for us and our other great benefits

We want somebody who can:
A team player, you'll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You'll be working in people's homes, so you'll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication skills. You'll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering good customer service.
Ideally you will have

• Served an apprenticeship in Electrical or obtained an equivalent NVQ L3 & City & Guilds L3 in Electrical installation, commissioning, and certification
• AM2
• City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent in testing and inspection
• 18th Edition regulation
• If you do not have your 2391 or equivalent, you would be classed as an Electrician (36,823 per annum)

We are looking for someone who has:

• Sound experience in delivering a range of electrical work and services in a domestic setting
• Experience of working for a social Landlord, Housing Association or Council.
• Experience of delivering responsive repairs
• Strong customer service skills
• Full current valid driving Licence essential as this is a mobile role
• As you will be working within Customer's homes this role requires a DBS check.

This role will require working on the out of hours rota which includes availability over 7 days including working Saturdays and Sunday.
There is potential to earn average of 1,500 per annum from out of hours rota.
This role is for a team covering Worcester, Evesham, Pershore, Tewkesbury, Bishops Cleeve and Gloucester so you would need to live in this area.
Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.
If this sounds like the place for you then we'd love to hear from you! Interested and want to find out more? Please contact Paul Oakley, Service Manager, at for a chat.
This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.
We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.
Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.
If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.