Electrical Assistant

Chesterfield Corporation; Hasland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking an Electrical Assistant to join its Repairs and Maintenance team in Chesterfield. You will support qualified electricians with day-to-day repairs, fault-finding and installation work in social housing properties.

The role emphasises safety, teamwork, and proactive service delivery, including refurbishment tasks across council homes. Previous experience with domestic electrical work is preferred, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience working alongside qualified electricians in domestic properties.
• Willingness to collaborate with different trades and adapt to refurbishment work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical repairs and maintenance in council homes.
• Support fault-finding and installation work.
• Work on refurbishment projects under supervision of qualified electricians.
• Collaborate with Housing Property Services to deliver reliable repairs.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and treat residents with care.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

People skills

Initiative

Education

Asbestos Awareness or Category B training

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Assistant to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. This varied role will involve supporting qualified electricians with day-to-day repairs and maintenance, as well as refurbishment work in council homes across Chesterfield. The successful candidate will assist with electrical repairs, fault-finding and installation work. You should have experience of working alongside qualified electricians in domestic properties, either in a similar role or within the wider building trade. Knowledge of other trade skills, and an ability to work effectively alongside different trades, would be advantageous.,

• have a positive, can-do approach and welcome the opportunity to help make our Housing Property Services team even more successful
• ideally hold Asbestos Awareness or Category B training
• enjoy working both independently and as part of a team
• be hardworking, proactive and able to use your initiative
• have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• demonstrate excellent people skills and treat residents with care and compassion

Previous experience of working in social housing would be beneficial, although it is not essential.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave, access to an attractive pension scheme and a range of other benefits available to Chesterfield Borough Council employees. We will also support your ongoing training and personal development.