Meet the Team – Electrician Darren Hulme
Throughout lockdown, we’re continuing to deliver essential services, and over the coming weeks will be meeting some of the people working to help keep you safe.
Darren Hulme is one of our electricians, currently working to deliver our emergency repairs service.
Darren, can you tell us a bit about how your job has changed, with Covid restrictions in place?
‘It’s certainly different! At the moment, we’re dealing with emergencies only, things like a complete loss of power in the home. We travel in vans alone wherever possible. Like everyone else, I’m missing the interaction with other people, but I do get to meet people when I go out to do a job.’
What’s it like working in PPE?
‘Things take a bit longer, can be a bit uncomfortable, but of course it’s worth it to make sure that everybody stays safe. And people are pretty understanding about it – they appreciate that we’re following guidelines and that it needs to be done. People are usually pleased to see me. I’m glad to be doing what I can to help just now.’
Anything you’d like to say to Tenants?
‘If you have an emergency repair, please don’t put off getting in touch. We’ve got safety measures in place to look after you when we come to your home.
Also, thanks to everyone who is helping us to keep them safe by keeping to guidelines, giving us plenty of space when we come out. It’s easy to forget about social distancing and things when you’re in your own home, but most people are being really careful, and that’s great.’
Thanks Darren!