Job Description

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join us on our Birmingham contract on a permanent basis. This role is in our Damp & Mould team and reports to the Damp & Mould Supervisor. The core working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.



You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding 50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Electrician's duties and responsibilities will include the following:


Installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations Installation, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report Carry out EICRs and remedial upgrades to properties. Completing reactive maintenance work as per the specification. Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required. Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects. Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken. Working in a timely and productive manner to complete projects. Provide excellent customer service to both tenants and clients.

What You Will Need

Essential criteria:


C&G 2360 Part 1&2 Electrotechnical Competences plus the NVQ 3 Certificate 2356 with Technical Certs L2&3 plus the NVQ 3 Certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate C&G 18th Edition Certificate Full UK driving license (maximum 5 points)

Desirable:


Unvented Hot Water Certificate Water Regulations Certificate Part P JIPB H&S Test Certificate with Current JIBP card Testing & Inspecting Certificate C&G 2377 PAT Certificate

Benefits

Electrician benefits:


We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes PPE provided Overtime and call outs available Eligible for bonus up to 5% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total) Pay review every year 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Up to 3,000 colleague referral fee Private pension Life Insurance Private healthcare and dental care Cycle-to-work scheme Retail and mobile phone provider discounts Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Who We Are

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home.



Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.



Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures though retrofit programmes.



Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.



We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.



Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.



If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk


Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.




Job Reference: FOR04324