Electrician

Axis CLC; Oakham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

PDA provided

Uniform provided

Long-service awards

Perkbox access

Volunteer day

Job summary

Axis CLC is seeking a skilled Electrician to deliver high‑quality electrical installations, servicing and maintenance across domestic and occupied settings, ensuring compliance with current IET Wiring Regulations and client specifications.

You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, rewires and safety works, maintain records via PDA/mobile devices, and communicate clearly with residents and colleagues, while adhering to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with domestic repairs or social housing experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or City & Guilds equivalent.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, maintenance, and installations in domestic and commercial properties.
• Deliver electrical works for voids and planned programmes, including rewires and safety devices.
• Diagnose faults, ensure safe isolation and first-time fix where possible.
• Carry out inspections and tests (EICRs) to regulatory standards.
• Ensure all works comply with BS7671 and client specs.
• Maintain accurate records via PDA/mobile devices.
• Communicate effectively with residents and clients.
• Liaise with Electrical Supervisor on progress and needs.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.
• Support Health & Safety and company policies.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Qualified Electrician

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition BS7671

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

PDA / Mobile technology

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

The Role

We're looking for a skilled and safety-driven Electrician to deliver high-quality electrical installations, servicing and maintenance across Planned Works, Voids, and Responsive Maintenance (RM) programmes.

You’ll work in domestic and occupied settings, ensuring all electrical systems meet current IET Wiring Regulations and client specifications.

You’ll represent CLC with professionalism, diagnosing, repairing, and installing with a first-time-fix mindset and a strong focus on customer care, compliance, and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, maintenance, and installations to electrical systems and appliances within domestic and commercial properties.
• Deliver electrical works for voids and planned programmes, including rewires, consumer unit replacements, smoke alarms, fans, shower circuits, and general remedials.
• Support responsive repairs, diagnosing faults quickly, ensuring safe isolation and first-time resolution wherever possible.
• Conduct periodic inspection and testing, completing EICRs and remedial works to regulatory standards.
• Ensure all installations and repairs comply with BS7671 (current IET Wiring Regulations).
• Maintain accurate job information via PDA or mobile device, including certification, materials, and time records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, clients and colleagues to ensure smooth service delivery and a positive customer experience.
• Liaise with the Electrical Supervisor on technical issues, material needs, and progress updates.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices on all sites.
• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety, environmental, and equality policies.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota on a rotational basis.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a qualified Electrician in domestic repairs, maintenance, or social housing.
• Fully qualified with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent City & Guilds qualification.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.

Additional Domestic Electrical Qualifications

• Electric heating systems (panel, storage).
• Electric cookers and cooking circuits.
• Proven ability to carry out installations, testing, and fault diagnosis independently.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including safe isolation and permit-to-work systems.
• Competent with job management systems and PDA/mobile technology.
• Security clearance: Must hold (or be immediately eligible for) SC clearance and meet/maintain BPSS as a minimum; willing to undergo vetting and periodic renewals.

Desirable

• Experience working in Planned Works, Voids, or Responsive Maintenance environments, particularly within social housing or MOD contracts.
• Knowledge of PAS 2035/2038 retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
• 2391 (or 2394/2395) Testing & Inspection qualification.

What we offer

• Up to £41,600 depending upon experience
• 23 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• PDA and uniform provided
• Long-service awards at key milestones
• Perkbox (free coffees, cinema tickets, discounts & more)
• 1 paid volunteer day each year

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.