Electrician

Livewest; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing association in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Electrician to enhance community welfare. This full-time role emphasizes maintaining and improving properties to high standards. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and offering exceptional customer service. Candidates should have a relevant electrical apprenticeship and proven experience in the industry. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and professional development while making a significant community impact.

Benefits

Company Van with fuel card

Essential Equipment including power tools

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Contributions up to 9%

Health Benefits including cash plan

Ongoing personal growth opportunities

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the electrical industry, with a strong understanding of responsive maintenance.
• Proficiency in diagnosing electrical faults, performing periodic testing, and carrying out installation work.
• Experience working in customers' homes, demonstrating a professional and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair domestic electrical systems including fault-finding.
• Ensure all work complies with building regulations and safety requirements.
• Perform periodic testing and installation work.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Education

Core Apprenticeship, 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

18th Edition BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations

Tools

Power tools

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 South Hams location. 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?

• 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, 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, 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 period.
• Desirable: Test and Inspect (2391 or equivalent) – required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation period.
• Desirable: AM2 (Achievement Measurement Test) – required to complete within a reasonable timeframe after successfully passing probation period.
• 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.

About the Company

Our Reward and Benefits

• Company Van: Includes a fuel card for work‑related travel.
• Essential Equipment: Power tools provided to help you work efficiently.
• 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: Priorities 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 excellent – 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.