Electrician

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is looking for a skilled and customer-focused Electrician to join our Repairs & Maintenance team. You'll play a vital role in keeping our homes, buildings and communities safe by delivering high-quality electrical installation, testing, inspection, maintenance and repair services across a diverse property portfolio.

This is a full time, permanent role working across occupied and empty properties, communal areas, HMOs and public buildings in Rochdale.  You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, completing installations and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with current legislation and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out electrical installations, repairs, maintenance, testing and fault-finding activities.
• Completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and associated remedial works.
• Producing accurate certification and compliance documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults and emergency repair issues.
• Supporting planned, responsive and empty property work programmes.
• Surveying work and identifying material requirements to ensure jobs are completed efficiently.
• Working collaboratively with other trades and contractors to deliver successful outcomes for customers.
• Supporting apprentices and colleagues through coaching, guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Participating in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2330 (or equivalent Electrical Installation qualification).
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent qualifications such as 2394/2395.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in electrical testing, inspection, fault diagnosis and repair.
• Strong knowledge of current electrical regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Experience working in domestic, commercial or public sector environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to service delivery.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Desirable

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification.
• JIB ECS Card.
• IPAF and/or PASMA certification.
• Knowledge of emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms or related systems.
• Solar PV experience or qualifications.

Why Join RBH?

You'll join a team that is committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services for our customers. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on a varied property portfolio, developing your skills and make a real difference to the communities we serve.

What do we have to offer you?

In addition to a competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities, you'll benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave.
• An additional 5 days leave after 5 years' service.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%; death in service benefit.
• Flexible smart working arrangements.
• Healthcare cashback plan, virtual GP access and subsidised gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

RBH is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements of the role.

Artificial Intelligence

We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when preparing applications. However, all information, examples and achievements included in your application must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.

INDHIGH

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (RBH) is the UK’s first tenant and employee co-owned mutual housing society, with over 12,000 homes throughout the local area.

As we’ve refocused our strategy back to our core housing role, we’ve taken the opportunity to work with our customers and colleagues to review and modernise the values that motivate us and will underpin everything we do. Our mutuality is focused on bringing genuine voice and influence to our customers and our colleagues in how we deliver our services. Our values get to the root of who we really are and what we stand for.

Putting People First: We listen with empathy, respond with compassion, and make it easy for our customers to access our services.

Doing What We Say: We earn trust through honesty, integrity, caring and keeping our promises.

Working As One: We embrace our mutuality and work together to deliver great outcomes for the people living in our homes and communities.

Delivering Quality: We invest wisely in our people and make it easy for them to deliver services and create places that our customers are proud to call home.

Open & Transparent: We are curious, embrace diverse ways of thinking and seek feedback to help us improve.