Job Description
Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Electrical Improver to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. SUMMARY OF IMPROVER ROLE Our Electrical Improver role is ideal for individuals who have achieved an NVQ in Electrical Installation and/or completed an apprenticeship but have not yet gained the practical skills or on-site competency required to progress into a fully qualified Electrician role. You will spend the first six months working closely with an experienced Electrician who will act as your mentor, providing on-site guidance and helping you gain the skills and experience required to work independently as an Electrical Improver carrying out basic electrical work. Once you have demonstrated the required level of competence, you will begin working independently on-site for a further six-month period, during which your work and competence will be continuously reviewed. At this stage, you must hold a full, clean UK driving licence, as you will be expected to drive a company van and travel independently between sites. Following the successful completion of your training, typically after 12 months, you will progress into an Electrician role, where you will be expected to manage your work with minimal supervision. SUMMARY OF ROLE Undertake responsive and routine repairs and void repairs to Portsmouth City Council’s (PCC) Housing and Corporate Assets stock, and from time to time support other maintenance contracts as required when demand requires. You will be working in all of PCC’s property portfolio including, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage and Museums. When working in these property types you will be expected to use your skills, knowledge, experience and training to carry out the “right work at the right time” ensuring a high-quality standard of workmanship, health & safety and compliance to the Company’s processes and procedures in delivery of your work. You will need to have an open and positive attitude, be a team player and be able to embrace and work in new ways to improve yourself, the team and service to the client. When dealing with customers, client representatives or peers and team members you will always be professional and demonstrate high standards of customer service and care. The key activities you will undertake in this role will be: A wide variety of electrical repairs and installations in occupied homes, buildings, and empty properties. The work will include electrical test and inspection, fault finding, rewiring, heating systems. and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given).
