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Improver Electrician

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Mountjoy

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United Kingdom , Portsmouth

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Salary:

27976.00 GBP / Year

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).

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • 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)

Requirements:

  • Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide
  • Be comfortable in dealing with residents, and representatives of Portsmouth City Council. Remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want
  • Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go
  • Have an organised approach to meet the demands of Mountjoy and PCC in an effective and timely manner. To know when it is right to pull on resource and when you are able to act on your own
  • Be able to diagnose the right repair following the value steps
  • Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service. Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them
  • Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times
  • A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences
  • Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing and programming work in the most efficient manner
  • Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems
  • Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work
  • Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes
  • Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry
  • NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical installation and maintenance
  • 18 Edition wiring Regulation
  • Any form of onsite experience would be advantageous
  • A full, clean current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans

Nice to have:

Testing and Inspection 2391 or equivalent (Desirable)

What we offer:
  • 34 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
  • We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
  • Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
  • Life Insurance
  • Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Length of Service Rewards
  • Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
  • Free Health, Wellbeing & Support Platform
  • You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
  • Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
  • Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
  • Refer a Friend scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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