Jobs available NOW in our Trades Teams
We have a number of jobs available NOW in our Trades Teams. Contact us today for more information and an informal chat. Email careers@wvht.co.uk
We have a number of jobs available NOW in our Trades Teams. Contact us today for more information and an informal chat. Email careers@wvht.co.uk
We are listed in the ‘Best Companies’ colleague engagement league tables as a three-star company to work for, having retained this listing for 14 years.
In 2022 we placed Number One in Q1, Q2 and Q3 (housing association listing) to work for in the UK. In February 2023 we were once again placed Number One in the Best Companies to work for listing (housing assocation).
We are rated G1/V1/C1 by the Regulator for Social Housing.
Job Title: Electrician (Permanent)
Hours: 40 hours per week (to be worked in line with business needs) + Out of hours callout rota
Salary: £36,926 (Full Time Equivalent based on 40 hours) per annum (Plus *Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. Working across various locations within Cheshire.
Flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home (dependent on the job role and the needs of our customer, our organisation and our teams)
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.
The Opportunity
The Trust is looking for a fully qualified Electrician on a permanent basis to work across all the teams within Property Services. We are looking for an Electrician to carry out the full range of Responsive Day to Day, Electrical testing (EICR), Void Property, Planned/Cyclical Repairs and Maintenance Works to various types of properties managed by Weaver Vale Housing Trust. This includes work to commercial premises through the Trust’s trading subsidiary company Weaver Horizons.
What Will You Do?
As an experienced Electrician you will have a proven track record of working within tenanted or domestic properties and the ability to provide a valued and excellent service to our customers. You will need a good knowledge of the building industry, health and safety and excellent customer care skills.
The working week consists of 40 hours, and these hours will be worked between the hours of 08:30 am and 5pm. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Trust callout rota and work within a 30-mile radius of Gadbrook Point, Northwich.
Minimum Requirements For This Role*
Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving license is essential. The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a Basic DBS check.
In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.
For more information contact:
If you have any queries about this or would like to ask any questions to learn more about the role, please contact Craig Hollins at craig.hollins@wvht.co.uk
Benefits
* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria
HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Friday 02/08/2024 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person Interview date(s): Thursday 08/08/2024
Please click here: Electrician Job Information Pack to review the job Information pack for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile, please send to: careers@wvht.co.uk
Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.
Disclaimer:
We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.