Assistant Repairs & Maintenance Manager (Electrical)

We're also playing our part in addressing the UK housing crisis locally, by building hundreds of new, modern and contemporary homes for rent in Sunderland - homes that meet the needs of local people. Not only do we provide vital housing - we support our tenants, residents and communities by investing in services that help people live their best possible life. This includes helping people to work, victims of domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour, young people to live independently, as well as a wellbeing service that supports our elderly tenants and residents. About the role: Gentoo is a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. Due to growth within our service area, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical Team as an Assistant Electrical Manager (R&M). In this role, you will be working with our R&M Electrical Manager assisting to manage and deliver our 5 yearly domestic EICR programme and associated remedial works, providing a high-quality service for our customers. What we are looking for: We're looking for someone who will:

• Assist in the co-ordination and delivery of the Groups 5 yearly DEICR programme, leading a blended team of inhouse operatives and contractors. Ensure KPI's are met to deliver a cost effective and compliant service area. Promote and embed safe working practices and deliver works to a high standard. Have a keen eye for detail ensuring relevant certificates, databases and other relevant information is accurate and updated. Have great knowledge and experience of applying and working to relevant British Standards and ACOP's. Act as a Qualified Supervisor under our NICEIC registration. Build relationships and be able to engage and work with key internal and external stakeholders. A company van is provided with role for business and commuting use only. The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo. A full job description is available to view at www.gentoogroup.com/careers Some of our great
  
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We're a housing association that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We're a values-driven organisation, with a clear vision, a social purpose and a commitment to investing in people, place and property. We believe everyone has the right to live in a good quality home they can afford and invest millions of pounds every year in keeping our existing homes safe, secure, and compliant.

benefits include:
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 12:30PM finish every alternative Friday. Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover. Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan. Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme Enhanced family-friendly leave Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes. Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.