Electrician

Newark and Sherwood District Council; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrolment in LG pension scheme

Flexi scheme

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly benefits

Volunteer leave

Lifestyle benefits platform

Health cash plan

Gym membership

Job summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking a motivated Electrician to join their Housing Repairs and Empty Homes Team in Newark-on-Trent. The role focuses on electrical safety, inspections, testing, certification and remedial works in both occupied and empty homes.

You will work to BS 7671 requirements, supporting statutory compliance while helping maintain homes to a high standard and contributing to void turnaround and repair targets.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• AM2 Competence Assessment completed.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) knowledge.
• City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent) in Inspection, Testing and Certification.
• Experience carrying out EICRs in domestic properties.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to participate in emergency standby and call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical inspections, testing, certification and remedial works.
• Work across occupied and empty properties ensuring safety and compliance.
• Contribute to void turnaround and repairs performance targets.
• Use mobile working technology and repairs management systems to log and track work.

Skills

Electrical installation

Customer service

Mobile working tech

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

AM2 Competence Assessment

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent)

Job description

Electrician

• Company: Newark and Sherwood District Council
• Salary: £30,953 to £32,746 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Newark-on-Trent
• Working pattern: Field-based
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 11 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 2 Oct 2026

Summary

Electrician

Housing Maintenance & Asset Management

Permanent

37 hours per week

Salary £30,953 to £32,746 per annum, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Newark and Sherwood District Council are looking for a motivated, reliable and customer-focused Electrician to join our Housing Repairs and Empty Homes Team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Council's electrical safety and statutory compliance obligations through the delivery of electrical inspections, testing, certification and remedial works. Working in accordance with current legislation and BS 7671 requirements, you will undertake work across both occupied and empty properties, supporting the Council's electrical safety and compliance obligations while helping to maintain homes to a high standard. You will also contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service and support the achievement of the Council's void turnaround and repairs performance targets.

We are seeking somebody who takes pride in delivering high-quality results, works safely and efficiently, and is committed to providing excellent customer service. You will be able to work independently, manage your workload effectively, adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues and other trades to achieve the best outcomes for our residents.

The successful candidate will have experience in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection and testing, ideally within a social housing, local authority or domestic property maintenance environment. They will have experience working within occupied homes and with tenants as customer service and communication is a vital part of the role. They will also be proficient in the use of mobile working technology and repairs management systems to support the efficient delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance services.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• AM2 Competence Assessment
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent) in Inspection, Testing and Certification
• Experience carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), fault finding and diagnostic testing within domestic properties
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to participate in the emergency standby and call-out rota

We're an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to regular craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

Benefits

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days' paid volunteering leave per year.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Becky Roche, Empty Homes and Planned Works Manager on [e-mail].

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.

Interview: Week commencing 5th October 2026