Electrician

Job DescriptionElectrician (15/1298)
Dumfries/ Stranraer
Band 7 £33,621 - £35,853
The Maintenance and Repairs Service (M.A.R.S.) carries out all planned and reactive maintenance within Dumfries and Galloway Council. The team of multi-skilled tradespersons operate across the region, working in a variety of environments from over 200 commercial buildings to approximately 190 temporary houses.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a qualified Electrician to join the team. As an Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of electrical maintenance, repair, testing, inspection and installation work across the Council's property portfolio, ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with current regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:

Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and installation work in commercial and domestic properties.
Undertake fault-finding, diagnosis and remedial works on a range of electrical systems and equipment.
Complete electrical testing and inspection duties, ensuring appropriate certification is issued where required.
Install and modify electrical circuits and containment systems in accordance with BS7671.
Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with current health and safety legislation, regulations and Council procedures.
Maintain accurate records of work undertaken using the Council's systems and processes.
Provide a professional and customer-focused service to building users, tenants and colleagues.
Work effectively as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team and support other trades where appropriate.
Participate in the out-of-hours standby/on-call rota as required.

Key Skills & Experience

Experience carrying out electrical maintenance, repair and installation work in commercial and/or domestic environments.
Experience in fault-finding, testing, inspection and problem solving on electrical systems.
Good knowledge and understanding of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work well as an individual and as part of a multi-skilled team.
Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake non-electrical duties when required.
Commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service.

 RequirementsQualifications

Electrical qualification (SVQ3/NVQ3 or equivalent).
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2 preferred).
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent qualification.
Approved Electrician status desirable.
Full UK Driving Licence.

The salary is based on increments which increase every year from £33,621 - £35,853 (not including any national wage rises).
You will also be required to participate in an on-call rota system for evenings and weekends. An allowance for being on call and any callouts are paid in addition to the basic salary. Overtime may occasionally be required. The successful candidate will also benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme, contributing 5.6%-6% of salary, with the Council contributing ~20%*
Leave entitlement includes a basic entitlement of 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years' continuous service) plus 7 public holidays. This applies to a five-day working pattern, based on a full-time employee working 36 hours per week. Leave entitlement for alternative working patterns/hours is calculated on a proportional basis.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
The post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For an informal chat or further information, please contact:
Ricky McElroy – [phone removed]
Sean Walden – [phone removed]