Multi-Skilled Electrician - Fire Alarm Engineer

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Makerfield Way Depot

Salary: Grade 7, £32,597 - £36,363 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

You will play a key part in driving performance of the Building Repairs & Maintenance in-house delivery team, whether it is planned or responsive void or tenanted properties.

You will be responsible for undertaking repair, maintenance and refurbishment works predominantly on Wigan Council’s housing stock.

Attend emergency call outs on a rota basis outside normal working hours.

This includes weekends and Public Holidays.

You will provide exceptional customer service, be adept at dealing with a range of customers, and be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Council when working in the borough.

You will help to drive and improve operational performance and help identify and remove any barriers that could hinder improvement of the service.

You will be accountable for your work with a customer focused ‘get it right first time and on time approach’

About you:

Undertake a broad range of electrical work predominantly on Wigan Council`s housing stock to a standard that is acceptable to the Council.

Utilise the electronic and work planning notification systems, complete EICR`s, EIC, Minor Work certification and portable appliance testing for domestic properties.

Undertake ongoing training to comply with changes in regulations and new legislation.

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, with a logical approach to solving problems.

A Qualification to City and Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent and the current Edition IEE Wiring Regulations, City and Guilds 2394 and 2395 or City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, with experience of working in a building or construction industry or related field of activity, within social housing or Corporate Properties.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills, to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders including operatives, managers and residents

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

You will be working in busy operational team who work well together.

We cover a variety works in domestic properties, council buildings and schools.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For further information please contact Peter Lowe 07795968885 or Dave Heaton 07739398960

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates - 23rd June 2026

All other Candidates - 24th June 2026

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