EOM Electrical Contractors Limited

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:

External Works Operative

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Education &
Qualifications

Good standard of education to minimum
GCSE level

GCSE level education to include Maths and
English Grade C or above

Evidence of continually developing
professional knowledge

Qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in an
Industry recognised construction related
discipline

Safety Awareness Certificate

METHOD OF
IDENTIFICATION

Application Form

Production of
certificates

Experience

A minimum of two consecutive years’
experience of undertaking external works

Experience of preparing VOID properties for
re-let

Application Form

Interview

Experienced in fencing, paving and basic
property and grounds maintenance

Experience of working for a housing
association

Experienced in providing a customer focused
service

Experience of other trades, e.g. plumbing,
painting and decorating

Experience of delivering a range of projects
on time

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of workplace safety, such as safe
lifting and safe operation of hand and power
tools etc.

Up to date knowledge of legislative
frameworks and key issues relevant to the
post.

Competencies and
Skills

Ability to undertake basic general building
maintenance tasks

Knowledge of other trades

Application Form

Interview

Application Form

Interview

Skilled in operating and maintaining electrical
and manual equipment and measurement
tools

Methodical with excellent attention to detail

Ability to read technical documents and
drawings and to take accurate
measurements and calculate the size and
amount of material needed

Budgeting and financial skills.

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
effectively, in order to achieve targets and
meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly, confidently
and politely

Ability to build constructive and honest
partnerships with customers, colleagues and
suppliers

Ability to complete paperwork (to include
timesheets, job paperwork) accurately and to
a high standard.

Demonstrates commitment to customer
service in all activities.

Demonstrates ability to work independently
and on own initiative.

Demonstrates ability to work as part of a
team and take instructions.

Other
Requirements

Full driving licence (max 6 points)

Reliable and punctual

Adopts a flexible approach to the
requirements of the job

Be able to hold conversations in the medium
of Welsh (or be prepared to learn) to
minimum ALTE Level 1

Application Form

Interview

Must be able to meet the physical
requirements of the role – including bending,
lifting heavy objects, occasionally working at
heights and in confined spaces.

Commitment to equality and diversity.

Personal integrity.

Enthusiasm and resilience.