Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
£32,362.50 p.a. (made up of £21,575 salary plus £10,787.50 Interim Operational Allowance)
Allowances:
50% Interim Operational Allowance
Hours per week:
Please see advert text
Job Category:
Manual / Trades / Transport
Employment Location:
Meadowfield Depot – role involves work across County Durham and occasionally beyond the County boundary
Further Information
Electrician Repairs & Maintenance
Job Location: Meadowfield Depot – role involves work across County Durham and occasionally beyond the County boundary
Salary: Trade Rate Electrician £32,362 minimum per annum.
Permanent
1 x 37 Hours Post – post is 39 hours per week and paid 37 – the remaining 2 hours is accrued as 12 days additional leave
Durham County Council have an exciting opportunity for the role of a permanent Electrician working within Building and Facilities Maintenance, Repairs and Maintenance Team.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The post holder will carry out Electrician duties as required by the Electrical Manager and Electrical Foreman within the Repairs and Maintenance Service; and additional duties as required by the Building and Facilities Maintenance Team.
With a proven track record in domestic and commercial electrical installation, you will primarily be working in a busy repairs and maintenance electrical section within Durham County Council establishments.
You may also be required to work on major Durham County Council construction projects carrying out electrical installations.
We encourage you to contact Kieran Brennan, Electrical Repairs and Maintenance Manager- Mobile: 07786 027491 or via email at kieran.brennan@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Experience on maintenance and contractual projects in industrial and commercial buildings is essential, along with the ability to:
• Diagnose/resolve electrical problems
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and conduct tests
• Install and repair electrical systems
• Work on your own and within a team
The candidate must be educated to City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent – Electrical and BS7671, IEE wiring Regulations – 18th Edition. The candidate must have experience of working at a similar level within a Construction or Maintenance environment
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 20th April 2023.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264778 / 264764
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days (from 1 April), a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
Anyone currently listed on the Durham County Council Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact Payroll and Employee Services on alternativeemployment@durham.gov.uk.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.