Qualifying Manager

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Job Description

QUALIFYING MANAGER WITH NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours

Worker Type: Mobile

Salary: Starting Salary is £36,298 (Level one) rising to £39,493 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

This position will allow the successful candidate to undertake high quality electrical inspections and testing for Nottingham City Council. You will be responsible for detailed documentation and records that will ensure that the Nottingham Council remains accredited as required by governing bodies.

You may be required to supervise staff or colleagues within their team and you may be required to cost estimations for complex work.

Introductory information

The successful candidate will be organised and enthusiastic with drive, determination, and a strong emphasis on excellent customer service with an interest in problem solving, using your initiative, attention to detail and the ability to work with others. Within the role, you will:

• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the testing and certification as directed by the Electrical Team Leader.
• Ensure that the authority is compliant with all legislation relating to testing and inspection.
• Ensure that all of the authority's inspection and testing operations are carried out safely and in accordance with the authorities Health & Safety Policy.
• Ensure that test equipment, documentation and records are available for inspection when required.
• Ensure that management are informed of any non-conformance immediately.
• Undertake both planned and reactive works on an ongoing basis as directed by the electrical team leader.
• Attend meetings internally and externally to discuss any issues surrounding inspection, testing and certification.
• Understand the inspection, testing verification, certification and reporting procedure for the range of electrical work undertaken for the authority.
• Carry out daily inspections to ensure they are fit for purpose and report and deal with any defects that are reported to you.
• Undertake manual handling of construction materials including lifting, uploading, stacking, levelling and compacting, in line with training and manual handling operations regulations.
• Organise work schedules based on the work orders.

If you want a challenge that is rewarding with career progression, then do not hesitate to apply today.

About You

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering and have significant relevant experience.
• Recognised as a NICEIC Qualified Supervisor.
• Understand the inspection, testing, verification, certification of electrical installations or equivalent.
• Experience and working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislations and regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of certification software.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

Nottingham City Council are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we are striving to have a reflective workforce of the citizens we serve. As a result of our commitment, we anonymise all applications to remove the risk of unconscious bias. The application process will capture your personal details (including your name) and these details will only be made visible to recruiting managers once the shortlisting stage has been completed.

For more information, please view the Job Description/Person Specification here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Neil Brennan

Tel: 0115 8763636

Email: neil.brennan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Closing Date: 13th September 2024

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held on TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home

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About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.