Electricians

Electricians – Join a Company That Values You!

Looking for a stable, local job with a company that truly values its people?

SLR Local Recruit is proud to partner with Mountjoy, a trusted name in construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and facilities management.

Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Up to £39,478.36 (40-hour week)

Benefits

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) – increases with service
• Buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• Life assurance & contributory pension
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Fully supported career progression & training
• Company vehicle provided. (clean drivers licence preferred)

The Role As an Electrician, no two days will be the same. You’ll work across social housing, schools, offices, and commercial properties, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained.

Why Join Mountjoy?

• A company built on honesty and integrity.
• Career growth and training support.
• Varied work across different locations.
• Meet new people and make a real impact in your community.

Summary of the 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 be professional at all times and demonstrate high standards of customer service and care.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:
· Electrical test and inspection.
· Reactive repairs and fault finding.
· Full domestic electrical rewiring.
· Electrical installation to kitchens and bathrooms.
· Electrical installation of domestic heating system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality workmanship, safety, and environmentally conscious waste disposal.
• Use appropriate tools for each task and protect tenant property during work.
• Remain professional, especially in challenging situations, and seek supervisor support when necessary.
• Manage repairs from start to finish, ensuring clear communication with the Operations Centre and adherence to procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, provide accurate estimated completion times (ECT), and complete repairs in one visit when possible.
• Follow the PLAN process to ensure repairs are proportionate, lawful, auditable, and necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized van with easy access to tools and stock.
• Uphold Mountjoy’s ethos of “Integrity, built-in – doing the right thing even when no one is looking.”

Skills & Knowledge:

• Communicate clearly using a phone or PDA, and maintain professionalism with residents and Portsmouth City Council.
• Be proactive, organized, and able to act independently or collaborate with the team.
• Diagnose repairs effectively and ensure health and safety practices are followed.
• Self-manage and prioritize tasks efficiently, learning from experience.
• Be knowledgeable in technical, statutory, and legislative aspects of the trade, and stay updated on industry standards and materials.

 
Qualifications:
· 17 Edition wiring Regulation
· Testing and Inspection 2391 or equivalent 2394 -2395 (or close to completing)

Experience:
· 2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.
  
Screening:
You’ll need to undergo a DBS background and work history checks to support your application.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
SLR Recruitment Solutions Ltd and Mountjoy Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We believe in equal opportunities for all and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

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