Electrician - Company-wide

Leicestershire County Care Ltd are currently seeking an experienced qualified Electrician to work within our 12 care homes within Leicestershire.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• To carry out electrical reactive and planned maintenance work to all the Companies properties.
• Install, inspect and test equipment, make sure electrical systems work and find and fix any faults.
• Machine repair - washing machines, tumble dryers, vacuum cleaners, installing and maintaining outside lighting.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of electrical installation works.
• Undertake testing of all portable and fixed electrical equipment (PAT testing).
• Liaise with the Estates Department on a daily basis.
• The ideal applicant will also have a varied maintenance background as you may be required to cover for maintenance personnel within some of the other homes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant trade qualification for an electrician with a minimum of 5 years experience. Also, ensure that any required qualifications for your position remain valid and to ensure that any necessary training is arranged and undertaken within the specified timescales.
• Excellent understanding of electrician techniques and methods of installation and construction.
• Full clean driving license. You will be required to cover the whole Leicestershire. A vehicle will be provided.

What we can offer you?

• Great career development opportunity and ongoing support
• Paid 28 annual leave days
• Reliable contracted hours
• Company funded qualification for the staff (subject to eligibility)
• National Employment Saving Trust pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to Company Shop Group

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. The employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010.

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. However, on-call duties may sometimes be required.

Salary may be negotiable depending on experience.

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