• Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour PAYE
• Location: Bury Council
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)

Bury Council is seeking a skilled Qualified Electrician to join our team for a 6-month period. This role involves carrying out a variety of electrical and multi-skilled work related to the repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment of council homes, public buildings, and other properties managed or worked on by Bury Council. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality service and customer care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Day-to-day of the role :

• Undertake all electrical and relevant multi-skilled works on buildings managed or worked on by Bury Council.
• Perform multi-skilled repairs in accordance with the multi-skilling agreement and relevant qualifications.
• Operate and maintain all issued plant and equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.
• Safeguard Bury Council’s property and plant machinery.
• Use IT systems (PDA’s or iPad) in line with the council's policies and procedures to ensure documentation is accurate and updated in real time.
• Re-use part-used materials and dispose of waste according to recycling and sorting requirements.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments of tenant-reported repairs and communicate effectively with planners to facilitate timely repairs.
• Ensure that vehicles provided are used responsibly, kept secure, clean, and used only for work purposes during work hours.
• Work safely with scaffolding and adhere to established work procedures and safety methods.
• Transport all construction material waste to recycling centers or tips as required.
• Adhere to and operate within the Bury Council’s Health and Safety Policies, ensuring your own Health and Safety and that of others.
• Ensure that relevant task-specific risk assessments are available for tasks such as working at height, electrical, gas, COSHH, and manual handling.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Must be 18th Edition Qualified.
• Proven experience in electrical and multi-skilled repairs.
• Proficiency in using IT systems for documentation and reporting.
• Strong diagnostic skills for assessing repairs and planning appropriate actions.
• Commitment to recycling and efficient waste management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Next Steps :

To apply for this Qualified Electrician position, please send your cv to