Job Vacancy:
Senior Electrician
About Jericho Construction
Jericho Construction are experts in high-end large domestic extensions, full house refurbishments and rebuilds across Birmingham. We also do small/medium sized commercial projects.
As a community interest company (CIC), every project comes with added social value. Each time a customer chooses Jericho Construction they are supporting life-changing opportunities for people who need them most.
We currently operate at a 80% Domestic to 20% Commercial split and are growing in all areas of our business.
About JERICHO
JERICHO is a charity and family of seven social enterprises that provide supported work opportunities for people facing challenges in getting a job. These challenges could include trauma, insufficient work experience, health and wellbeing needs, education barriers and communication difficulties. Currently we primarily support survivors of modern slavery and young people.
There is more to JERICHO than just work. What makes us different is our combination of vital support and activities. These reduce isolation, support recovery and promote inclusion to transform lives and help people become more employable.
What’s the job?
We are seeking a qualified senior electrician who is not only technically proficient but who can also manage and develop a small team of electricians, develop new business and provide excellent customer service.
You will be joining a friendly, inclusive and talented general building team with fantastic reputation for delivering the highest quality building work in the greater Birmingham area.
Senior Electrician
Competitive salary based on experience / £34-42k (Performance based reviews) .
Company van, uniform and PPE provided
Monday – Friday working week (37.5 hours)
32 days of paid holiday (including bank hols)
Regular staff social events
The opportunity to grow with the company and play an integral role in our future success.
Further training and opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications
To get a feel of JERICHO’s values and our overarching mission, please take a look at our Recruitment Pack.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
You will be responsible managing and developing our electrical business, carrying out a variety of electrical installations, maintenance, and fault-finding tasks both on Jericho Construction projects and for external customers and other builders. In addition, you will play a key role in training our apprentices and more junior electrical staff, ensuring they develop the skills and knowledge to succeed.
Business development
Customer relationship management
Quoting and estimating projects
Supervising a small team of electrical staff/apprentices and providing mentoring and training
Performing electrical installations, testing, maintenance and repairs
Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues accurately and efficiently
Working closely with Jericho Construction team members, while also taking the initiative to work independently
Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and company standards
Delivering excellent customer service, maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers
Person specification
We’re looking for someone who will:
Be open, honest and committed to doing the right thing at all times
Be respectful and professional in your interactions with others
Possess a task-orientated work ethic
Adopt a continuous improvement approach
Have good problem-solving abilities
Be a team player – flexible, approachable, helpful and friendly
Bring a passion for exceptional customer services
Have a great attitude and pride in your work
Essential
18th Edition Wiring Regs
Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
Inspection and testing qualification 2391
Electrical experience of at least 5 years
Full driving license
Excellent fault-finding and technical skills
Strong attention to detail and high standards for work quality
Confidence and enthusiasm in training and supporting apprentices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advantageous Qualifications
Experience with solar installations, EV chargers, or renewable energy systems (eg BPEC Qualifications)
CSCS/ECS Card
To Apply:
Please email your CV by no later than Monday 17th March 2025 to hrenquiries@jericho.org.uk ensuring you cater your CV to the job description and person specification.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Andy Jones on 0121 647 1960 or andy.jones@jericho.org.uk
If you are passionate about your work and if you are experienced in any other building trades and are
interested in joining JERICHO please get in touch, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team!
We're actively filling this position and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
Equal Opportunities
JERICHO actively welcomes all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Help us understand who is applying for and getting roles with us by completing our Equality and Diversity Questionnaire. This information is not accessible to the recruiting manager and it does not form part of your application.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme.