Job Introduction
Electrical Manager
Salary: £47,198 - £49,634 per annum (plus car allowance & excellent benefits)
Location: Walsall, West Midlands (hybrid working, but presence in the office and on site required to meet business need)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 18th November 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Overview of role:
We’re looking for an Electrical Manager to join our new Building Compliance Team to manage the day-to-day operational management of our electrical team. We’ll need you to lead our in-house electrical team to deliver a complaint, customer focused and efficient electrical maintenance service to our customers, including repairs, installations and our cyclical EICR programme.
Our electrical team already perform to a high standard, but at whg we’re always striving for excellence, so we’ll need you to embed continuous improvement within the team, driving performance, quality, customer service and value for money. We’ll expect you to utilise a variety of data to make ‘data driven decisions’ on what action to take to drive improvements and rely on data to evaluate the effects of any change.
Not only do we require you to be highly technically skilled in electrics, you’ll also need to be a great leader of people, being able to influence, motive, coach and develop colleagues as well as challenging performance where necessary. The ability to guide people through change is also key.
You’ll be seen as our subject matter expert in electric and be a key player in moving our EICR programme from 10 to 5 years. We’ll also need your expertise in electrics to help us achieve our net zero target by 2050.
It’s no surprise that we will need you to have the following technical qualifications to be considered for the role:
- City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent qualification).
- City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391-52) (or equivalent qualification).
- IOSHH – Managing Safely qualification, or willing to work towards.
What’s in it for you?
Working at whg means being part of a team that values flexibility, professional development, and a positive workplace culture. We offer:
- A competitive salary
- 27 days of annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
- Access to an annual leave purchase scheme
- Participation in the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme or a choice of another great pension scheme
- A health cash plan to enhance your wellbeing and claim back costs of prescriptions, eye care, dental and complementary therapies
- A range of shopping and leisure discounts
- Structured learning and development opportunities
- Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
- A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply.
