Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 39 hours per week

Monday – Thursday, 10.00am – 18.30 & Friday, 10.00am – 17.30

Location: Wheatley Homes East, Bilston, Midlothian, EH20 9LZ

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as an Electrician.

Our Repairs team, based at our Bilston workshop, delivers repairs, maintenance and investment services for customers in Wheatley Homes East properties, as well as for people living in Wheatley’s other subsidiaries in the east of Scotland.

About the role

The role has a focus on delivering electrical repairs and servicing in our customers’ homes, as well as preparing any empty properties for new tenants, while providing an excellent service for our customers.

You will establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies to contribute to the Group’s core objectives.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will help us achieve targets for response times, re-letting times, getting repairs right first time and customer satisfaction.

You’ll be qualified to City & Guilds level, or equivalent, and hold a qualification relating to the current edition of BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations). The ability to multi-skill in other trades when required is a key part of this role.

You’ll be fully trained and have ongoing support from colleagues across Wheatley Homes East and Wheatley Group. Experience of working in social housing is desirable but not essential.

A current full clean driving license is essential, and the post is subject to a basic disclosure check.

The benefits we offer

We offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
access to a contributory pension scheme;
excellent leave entitlements;
enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

At Wheatley we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams, we want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential.

We celebrate our differences, recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve and would welcome applications from any underrepresented groups.

For an application pack and detailed job profile, please select the s1jobs apply button.

Closing date: Monday, 30th September 2024 at 1pm