Electrician

Serco; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

On-call allowance £205 per call out +

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

Volunteering day

Job summary

Serco is hiring a Field Based Electrician for the Justice and Immigration Asylum Accommodation and Support Services (AASC) team, covering Warrington and surrounding areas. This permanent, full-time role offers a flexible three-shift pattern (08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00 or 10:00-18:00) and a company van with fuel card.

You will carry out reactive and remedial electrical works in occupied domestic properties, diagnose faults, and complete inspections/certifications.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• City and Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3 (2365 or 2330) or equivalent
• City and Guilds 18th Edition (2382) and Inspection and Testing qualification (2391 or 2391/52) – preferable, not essential
• Experience working in domestic dwellings with fault finding, repairs and certification
• Safety-focused, practical approach and pride in delivering quality work

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and remedial electrical works across domestic properties, including power, lighting, fire alarms, emergency lighting and heating systems
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently, ensuring systems are back up and running safely
• Complete inspection, testing and certification, including Minor Installation Certificates, Electrical Installation Condition Reports and fire alarm/emergency lighting certification
• Collaborate with housing and maintenance teams to gain access, coordinate jobs, and deliver work right first time
• Maintain high health and safety standards by reviewing property risk reports and following safe systems of work
• Represent Serco professionally on site, in line with our values of Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation

Job description

Serco: AASC

Field Based – covering Warrington & surrounding areas

Permanent, Full Time - Flexible 3 shift pattern (Mon-Fri but with the option of 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00 or 10:00-18:00)

£41,500 - £44,500 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

On Call Allowance £205 per call out + time and a half overtime pay

Ready to impact a better future?

If you’re an experienced electrician looking for steady work, variety, and a role where your skills genuinely matter, this could be your next move. As an Electrician in our Justice and Immigration Asylum Accommodation and Support Services (AASC) team, you’ll help keep homes safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the region.

You’ll work across occupied domestic properties, supported by an experienced team and clear processes. No chasing work. No guesswork. Just meaningful electrical work that has a positive impact on communities and the people who live there.

What You’ll Do As An Electrician

• Carry out reactive and remedial electrical works across domestic properties, including power, lighting, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and heating systems
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently, getting systems back up and running safely
• Complete inspection, testing, and certification, including Minor Installation Certificates, Electrical Installation Condition Reports, fire alarm, and emergency lighting certification
• Work closely with housing and maintenance teams to gain access, coordinate jobs, and deliver work right first time
• Maintain high health and safety standards by reviewing property risk reports and following safe systems of work
• Represent Serco professionally on site, acting in line with our values of Trust, Care, Pride, and Innovation

Does this sound like you?

• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the region
• City and Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3 (2365 or 2330) or equivalent
• City and Guilds 18th Edition (2382) and Inspection and Testing qualification (2391 or 2391/52) – preferable not essential
• Solid experience working in domestic dwellings, including fault finding, repairs, and certification
• A practical, safety focused approach and pride in delivering quality work

Vetting and checks

This role requires BPSS clearance, which involves identity verification, employment history, and criminal record checks to meet government security standards. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be required to ensure we can offer appropriate support for your wellbeing and performance.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What We Offer

• 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a strong focus on internal progression
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment, and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, and the opportunity to support the Serco People Fund Charity
• Colleague-led networks that support inclusion, connection, and belonging for everyone

A Little Bit About Us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [e-mail].