Electrician

Sanctuary Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation in Chelmsford is looking for an Electrician to perform electrical maintenance tasks on various properties. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and ensuring all works comply with safety regulations. Ideal candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 and relevant certifications, along with a good understanding of health and safety legislation. This role involves occasional teamwork, but also requires initiative and independence. A valid UK driving licence is mandatory, and benefits include generous leave and opportunities for wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3, BS5839-1, 18th Edition, 2391 or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Analysing and diagnosing problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance on tenanted and void properties.
• Inspect and test properties ensuring safety and compliance.
• Complete paperwork and produce certification for works undertaken.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

BS5839-1

18th Edition – 2nd Amendment

Inspection and testing 2391 or equivalent

Health and Safety legislation

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Job description

Sanctuary provides in‑house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values – working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first‑class customer service.

Covering Chelmsford, Colchester and Braintree

£41,894 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We’re looking for an Electrician to join our team. You will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance on tenanted and void properties. Forming part of a team of repair operatives, this role will be lone working with occasional team work as and when required, therefore using your own initiative is essential. A company van and tools will be provided for business use to enable you to provide a high‑quality service to customers.

The role of Electrician will include:

• Inspecting and testing of occupied and void properties and completing any remedials required, ensuring safety and compliance
• Completing all paperwork and producing certification associated with works undertaken
• Monitoring and maintaining good levels of van stock and ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a suitable condition

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to NVQ Level 3, BS5839‑1, 18th Edition – 2nd Amendment, inspection and testing 2391 or equivalent, BS5839‑6 or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills along with a customer focused approach
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

About us

We provide in‑house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not‑for‑profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Contact

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

Application notes

We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.