Electrical Safety & Maintenance Technician

Gentoo Group Limited; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Car mileage allowance

Training & development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Gentoo Group Limited in Sunderland is seeking a General Maintenance Employee (GME) – Electrical to join the Property Safety team. You will inspect and test fire safety systems, assist electricians, and help maintain safe, reliable homes for customers.

A full UK driving licence and DBS-funded checks are required, with a 36-hour week and occasional overtime. You will work with experienced colleagues, receive training, and benefit from flexible/hybrid working, generous leave, private health care,

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Clear and effective communication with a focus on customer service.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work safely at height, in confined spaces and external environments.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills; comfortable with mobile/handheld devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking responsibility.
• Good organisation and time management; able to meet targets and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and testing of fire safety systems such as alarms, sprinklers and emergency lighting.
• Test smoke alarms in customers' homes and carry out basic maintenance.
• Complete basic maintenance including relamping and report defects.
• Check safety-related boxes and roof access equipment for safety and security.
• Keep compliance records, logbooks and paperwork up to date.
• Follow procedures and complete work to safety and quality standards.
• Support electricians with first‑fix electrical installation work.
• Collect and deliver materials as required.
• Provide a friendly, customer‑focused service when working with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Health & safety

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Time management

IT skills

Independent work

Job description

Gentoo Group Limited in Sunderland is seeking a General Maintenance Employee (GME) – Electrical to join the Property Safety team. You will inspect and test fire safety systems, assist electricians, and help maintain safe, reliable homes for customers.

A full UK driving licence and DBS-funded checks are required, with a 36-hour week and occasional overtime. You will work with experienced colleagues, receive training, and benefit from flexible/hybrid working, generous leave, private health care,