Electrician

Sanctuary; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition

Staff Networks

Salary £43,251–£45,528

Job summary

Qualifications

• Candidates must be qualified to 18th Edition - 3rd and 4th amendment, NVQ Level 3 in core electrics, City & Guilds 2391-52, and AM2, with original certification brought to interview.
• Recent experience in a similar electrical maintenance or repairs role.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using digital devices or PDA systems to manage workloads.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Driver must hold a full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a range of electrical installations, repairs, fault-finding and maintenance work.
• Delivering a high-quality, first-time fix service wherever possible.
• Keeping customers informed about progress and providing clear, professional advice.
• Accurately recording work completed using handheld technology.
• Responding positively to service issues and helping resolve problems promptly.
• Maintaining company tools, equipment and van stock levels to ensure readiness for every job.
• Working safely and in line with current regulations and company procedures.

Skills

18th Edition 3rd/4th amendment

NVQ Level 3 in core electrics

City & Guilds 2391-52

AM2

Driving licence

Fault-finding

Digital devices / PDA

Health & safety

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in core electrics

City & Guilds 2391-52

AM2

Tools

None

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Electrician – Day to Day Repairs

Based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire – Covering the surrounding areas

£43,251 - £45,528 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 16:30pm

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a role where no two days are the same? Do you take pride in delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service?

At Sanctuary Property Services, we're looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Responsive Repairs Team of 5 in Welwyn Garden City. Working across our residential properties, you'll help keep customers safe, comfortable and connected by carrying out a variety of electrical repairs, maintenance and testing tasks.

Whether you're replacing an extractor fan, diagnosing electrical faults, carrying out inspections, or completing mutual exchange checks, you'll play an important role in improving our customers' homes and lives.

This is predominantly a lone-working position, but you'll be part of a supportive team of skilled professionals who work together to deliver an outstanding service. You'll be provided with a company van, power tools and a smartphone with our work management app to help you manage your day efficiently.

The role of Electrician – Day to day Repairs will include:

• Carrying out a range of electrical installations, repairs, fault-finding and maintenance work
• Delivering a high-quality, first-time fix service wherever possible
• Keeping customers informed about progress and providing clear, professional advice
• Accurately recording work completed using handheld technology
• Responding positively to service issues and helping resolve problems promptly
• Maintaining company tools, equipment and van stock levels to ensure you're ready for every job
• Working safely and in line with current regulations and company procedures

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to 18th Edition - 3rd and 4th amendment, NVQ Level 3 in core electrics, City & Guilds 2391-52, and AM2 (or currently undertaking the qualifications). As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Recent experience in a similar electrical maintenance or repairs role
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience using digital devices or PDA systems to manage workloads
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK manual driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £43,251 per annum (rising to £45,528 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date: 29 October 2026

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.

A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.