We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full Time, Electrical Technical Officer to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Asset Management Team.

About the team:

You will join the Risk & Compliance team at a time of significant change with an ambitious improvement programme underway.

About the role:

• Lead and manage a team delivering electrical maintenance and compliance services, including inspections, testing, and installations.
• Oversee contracts related to electrical systems such as fire alarms, lightning protection, gates, and fixed appliances.
• Plan and execute maintenance programmes and upgrade projects in line with budget and compliance deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Mechanical Technical Officer to ensure a seamless service across electrical and mechanical provisions.
• Ensure all services comply with relevant legislation, safety standards, and SCC’s internal policies and values.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

About you:

• Evidence of substantial electrical knowledge gained over a significant period (in excess of 5 years) within a trade or construction background, with responsibilities associated with site inspection. Minimum Qualified to HND/HNC, or to equivalent level 4 NVQ, or level 5 VQ or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or similar relevant discipline.
• Experience of working in a Social Housing environment. (Local Authority or Housing Association).
• Minimum three years’ experience working in electrical maintenance with experience of building defects and contract management.
• The postholder will be required to have access to own transport and capable to attend various sites across Southampton City Council.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

For further information on our benefits package please visit:  Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the Compliance Support Officer please contact James Bate on james.bate@southampton.gov.uk.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk  
Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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