Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious and enthusiastic Electrician to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Mountjoy Ltd is contracted to provide responsive maintenance and void property works for Woking Borough Council. This is for both in hours and part of a call out rota.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:

• Electrical test and inspection.

• Reactive repairs and fault finding.

• Full domestic electrical rewiring.

• Electrical installation to kitchens and bathrooms.

• Electrical installation of domestic heating system.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• All aspects of domestic and commercial electrical works

• Able to use the phone and PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.

• Be comfortable in dealing with tenants and remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining to tenants that the right repair is not necessarily the repair they want.

• Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces prior to starting in other areas.

• Be able to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach.

• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.

• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are always safe.

• A problem solver and be able to work out what is the right repair.

• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.

• Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

• Be able to understand Mountjoy’s processes and actively engage in our culture.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.

• Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes.

• Being competent within your sphere of expertise

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• REQUIRED: City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition Electrical Regulations

• REQUIRED: City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent

• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations – working knowledge desirable

• NVQ 3 in electrical installation

• Full current driving licence.

• A DBS check is required before commencement of role

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.