Voids Electrician

Sanctuary; Rochford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary seeks a Voids Electrician to join the Rochford team. The role focuses on inspection and testing in void properties, with occasional entry into occupied homes, and working in a team of 12-14 operatives.

You will carry out installation, fault finding and maintenance in line with contract specifications, provide clear progress updates, and maintain accurate work records. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to 18th Edition (3rd/4th amendment) and relevant electrical standards.
• Experience in electrical installation, fault finding and testing.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, fault fixing and maintenance in void properties.
• Enter occupied properties for Electrical Condition Reports when required and perform remedial works.
• Provide progress updates and maintain accurate daily work records.

Skills

18th Edition - 3rd & 4th amendment

NVQ Level 3 in core electrics

City & Guilds 2391-52

AM2

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in core electrics

City & Guilds 2391-52

AM2

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.

Voids Electrician

Rochford

£43,251 - £45,528 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for an Electrician to join our team based in Rochford, predominately working within the Void Properties within a team of 12-14 operatives. The role will involve a variety of lone and team work with varied responsibilities. You will primarily be responsible for inspection and testing in void properties. On occasions you will be expected to enter occupied properties producing Electrical Condition Reports, as well as completing remedial works.

The role of Voids Electrician will include:

• Carrying out installation, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service specifications
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract and service specifications
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract and service specifications
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed, in accordance with the agreed requisition procedures and budgets

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 qualification. 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.
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation. Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills along with a customer focused approach.
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK 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: 21 October 2026

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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.

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