Electrician

Based in Hackney, London, E9 – Working across London

£46,598 - £49,050 per year

40 hours per week – Shifts to be worked from 8:00am to 16:30pm over a 6 day rolling rota

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our dedicated and newly established Rapid Response team in London. Responsibilities include inspection and testing on occupied properties and producing Electrical Condition Reports, as well as remedial works. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you’ll use your expertise to resolve issues quickly, keep customers informed, and help us continue providing homes people can rely on.

With a company van and tools included the role will cover areas in and around London.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced role, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.

• Inspecting and testing properties and completing any EICR’s and remedials required, ensuring safety and compliance
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
• Completing all paperwork and producing certification associated with works undertaken
• Monitoring and maintaining good levels of van stock and ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a suitable condition
• Resolve 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

• Qualified to 18th Edition - 3rd and 4th amendment, NVQ Level 3 in core electrics, City & Guilds 2391-52 and AM2, with original certification; 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
• Holder of a full valid UK driving licence (required to drive a company vehicle)

• 25 days annual leave 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
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £46,598 per annum (rising to £49,050 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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.

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:

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.