Electrician

Lancaster City Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Morecambe is seeking an Electrician to maintain safety and functionality in public buildings, markets, and cemeteries. You will perform diagnostic, installation, and maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Essential qualifications include City & Guilds Level 3 and relevant maintenance experience. A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are mandatory. This role offers various benefits including generous leave and pension schemes, and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Lifestyle savings

Health Care Cash Plan

Volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualifications.
• Experience in maintenance of electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and alongside teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic, installation, and maintenance work on properties.
• Manage stock and maintain vehicle use.
• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and quality control inspections.

Skills

City & Guilds Level 3

Electrical maintenance experience

Excellent customer service

Strong organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Make a Difference in Lancaster

Join Lancaster City Council as an Electrician and play a vital role in maintaining the safety and functionality of our community’s public buildings, markets, and cemeteries. Your expertise will ensure electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant, directly supporting the wellbeing of residents and visitors alike.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will independently carry out diagnostic, installation, and maintenance work on council properties, following strict health and safety standards. Your role includes managing stock and vehicle use, working alongside in-house teams and subcontractors, and providing excellent customer service. You’ll also perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), quality control inspections, and contribute to emergency out-of-hours support.

You’ll Fit Right In If…

You hold essential electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds Level 3 and have relevant maintenance experience. You are methodical, safety-conscious, and able to work independently while embracing teamwork. Your strong organisational skills and good communication reflect our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership. A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are required for this role.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in Lancaster and want to work in a supportive, community‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car purchase scheme
• Lifestyle savings
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing support

Flexible working friendly

We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi‑time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

Inclusive employer

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.