Electrician

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Warrington

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, plus participation in an on-call rota (approximately 1 week in 8). On-call includes a £205 standby allowance, with time-and-a-half paid for any call-out hours worked.

Benefits: Company vehicle and fuel card (personal use optional)

Here at Serco we are looking for a qualified Electrician to provide specialist electrical expertise and guidance to the operation working in our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract. AASC offers a range of improvements, with particular focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system.

The primary function of this role is to attend to works related to the role and support non-trade Maintenance Operatives to fix faults. The role requires close working relationships with the housing teams to ensure outstanding service to the users and to complete all relevant electrical works and certification. You will also have experience in Domestic Dwellings. You will be working between within the North West.

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out reactive and remedial electrical repairs in domestic properties
• Working on power, lighting, heating, fire alarm (BS5839) and emergency lighting systems
• Completing electrical inspection, testing and certification (EICs, Minor Works, EICRs, fire alarm and emergency lighting)
• Supporting non-trade operatives with fault finding and technical advice
• Using Serco systems to log, update and close jobs accurately
• Coordinating with housing teams to gain access and complete work right first time
• Carrying out PAT testing when required
• Keeping tools, vehicles and equipment safe and secure
• Removing and disposing of waste responsibly
• Joining the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours emergency cover

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified electrician with City & Guilds Level 3 (2365 / 2330 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition (2382)
• Inspection & Testing (2391 or 2394/2395)
• Experience working in domestic properties
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong fault-finding skills and a practical, customer-focused approach
• Willingness to keep learning and maintain qualifications
• PAT testing (2377) – desirable but not essential

*Out of Hours Working*

In order to provide a fully compliant service, there will be a requirement to be on-call outside of normal working hours, as per an agreed roster and in accordance with local Serco processes.

Why Serco

Meaningful and Vital Work: With approx. 20,000 asylum seekers living in more than 5,000 properties you’ll be helping to support vulnerable people at some of the most difficult times

A World of Opportunity: Operating on one of Serco’s largest contracts, means you’ll have plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your skills to progress and build a fulfilling career

Great People: Our field teams are tight knit and you’ll find yourself working with a variety of highly supportive and experienced people, carrying out work that makes a difference to vulnerable people

What we offer

• Pension up to – 6%
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• All power/hand tools provided
• Serco Benefits package 
• A safe and supportive culture
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application.  For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities.  Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

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