Electrician

LiveWest Homes Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the South West seeks a skilled Electrician to provide high-quality maintenance services in Bristol. Your role will involve diagnosing electrical faults, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering excellent customer service. Required qualifications include a core apprenticeship, and ideally the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. This full-time position offers professional development opportunities, a company van, and a generous benefits package including up to 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Company van with fuel card

Uniform and PPE supplied

Generous annual leave starting at 26 days

Pension contributions up to 9%

Access to health-care cash plan

Ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities

Supportive family policies

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in the electrical industry with a strong understanding of maintenance.
• Experience working in customers’ homes, demonstrating a professional approach.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems.
• Ensure all work complies with building regulations.
• Perform periodic testing and installation work.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to customers.

Skills

Proficient in diagnosing electrical faults

Customer service skills

Health and safety awareness

IT skills

Education

Core apprenticeship, 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

18th Edition BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations (desirable)

Test and Inspect (2391 or equivalent, desirable)

AM2 (Achievement Measurement Test, desirable)

PV (Photovoltaic, desirable)

EV (Electric Vehicles Charging Points, desirable)

EESS (Electrical Energy Storage Systems, desirable)

Job description

About The Role

Are you a skilled Electrician looking to make a difference in your community? Join LiveWest, the largest housing association in the South West, and help us provide high-quality homes and services to our customers.

As an Electrician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our properties, ensuring they meet our high standards and customer expectations.

This is a mobile role, working predominantly in the Bristol area. You will ideally be based within a 30‑minute commute of this patch.

Key Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis and repair: Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems, including fault‑finding, rewiring and monitoring.
• Quality workmanship: Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard, complying with building regulations and safety requirements.
• Customer service: Demonstrate a positive and professional approach to our customers, ensuring the highest standard of customer service and satisfaction.
• Maintenance and testing: Perform periodic testing and installation work, ensuring compliance with current best practices and guidelines.
• Health and safety: Adhere to health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for you and our customers.
• Team collaboration: Work effectively with other team members to achieve departmental goals and deliver exceptional service.
• On‑call participation: Take part in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and attend meetings and training as required.

Why Join LiveWest?

At LiveWest, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our colleagues can thrive. As part of our Property Services team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a difference: Contribute to the well‑being of our customers by ensuring their homes are safe and well‑maintained.
• Professional development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative culture: Work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to delivering high‑quality service.

We will consider an application from you if you are looking to work flexibly – this will be discussed at interview stage.

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis – working 40 hours per week.

For further information about this role, and LiveWest, please view our candidate information pack.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

About The Candidate

To be successful in your application for the role of Electrician, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level one role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role‑specific skills and experience:

• Post‑qualification experience: Proven experience in the electrical industry, with a strong understanding of responsive maintenance.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in diagnosing electrical faults, performing periodic testing, and carrying out installation work.
• Customer focus: Experience working in customers’ homes, demonstrating a professional and positive approach.
• Health and safety awareness: Knowledge of health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• IT skills: Proficient in the use and application of mobile technology.
• Driving licence: A full, manual, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications Required

• Core apprenticeship, 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent (NVQ3, City and Guilds)
• Desirable: 18th Edition BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations – required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation.
• Desirable: Test and Inspect (2391 or equivalent) – required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation.
• Desirable: AM2 (Achievement Measurement Test) – required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation.
• Desirable: PV (Photovoltaic)
• Desirable: EV (Electric Vehicles Charging Points)
• Desirable: EESS (Electrical Energy Storage Systems)

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring sponsorship.

Our Reward and Benefits

• Company van: Includes a fuel card for work‑related travel.
• Full kit: Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience.
• Generous annual leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service – and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).
• Pension contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our defined contribution scheme.
• Health benefits and perks: Access to a health‑care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

About Us

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do – from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Inclusion at LiveWest

At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.