Electrician

Electrician – Repairs & Maintenance

We are looking for an Electrician to join our Repairs & Maintenance team. In this role you will provide all types of electrical repairs to both tenanted and vacant properties in the Lancaster area
, delivering a customer‑service quality driven repair and maintenance service.

• Carry out all types of electrical repairs to both tenanted and vacant properties in accordance with job tickets, opti‑time appointment slots, specifications, contract drawings, good practice, Building Regulations, etc.
• Work with a “Right First Time” ethos, completing a repair where possible on the first visit with good quality workmanship and performance.
• Organise work to minimise lost or non‑productive time and proactively communicate workload levels for re‑allocation or additional work.
• Assist in managing peaks and troughs by working overtime or at other times when requested, and participate in a stand‑by or call‑out rota.
• Use initiative to diagnose and undertake repairs that may differ from the original job details or involve locate‑fault type issues, obtaining approval beforehand when the job is more expensive or longer than anticipated.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship in line with service specifications, standards, safety procedures, and team efficiency.

• Electrical qualification – NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Installations or equivalent.
• Knowledge of BS7671:2018 requirements for Electrical Installations.
• Full UK Manual drivers licence.
• Experience working competently in all disciplines normally expected of a qualified Electrician/Electrical Technician, including other building disciplines as required.
• Relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Experience working in a customer‑service environment.
• Experience of maximising the number of jobs completed and repairs finished in one visit.

• Starting salary: £35,229 per annum, with yearly reviews and potential increases up to £39,298, based on experience and qualifications.
• Company van available for personal use.
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays.
• Work a total of 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday, with flexible arrangements to meet business needs.
• Additional earnings due to call‑out rota.
• Attractive pension scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Full range of award‑winning benefits available – Employee Benefits Link.

Equal Opportunities
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We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Application Information
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Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received, so please apply without delay.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, a Basic Criminal Disclosure will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.