Electrician

Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 28/01/2026

Trade and Services

City Lowestoft

Province Suffolk

Postal Code NR32

Main Purpose of Job

As an Electrician within the Council’s housing maintenance team, you will deliver high-quality electrical services to council tenants and private customers. Your role includes carrying out a wide range of electrical tasks such as rewiring, testing, and general maintenance in compliance with NICEIC rules and IEE Wiring Regulations (BS:7671 – 18th Edition). You will also participate in the Council’s emergency out-of-hours rota.

• Act on instructions in regard to the safe completion of all electrical activities and tasks, fully complying with all regulations, health and safety requirements, risk assessments, and good working practices.
• Carry out and complete all electrical works to a high-quality standard and in a competent manner.
• Ensure the property/work location is left in a clean and tidy condition.
• Ensure all works are left in a safe manner adhering to safe isolation procedures.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of electrical works in both 230v and 400v.
• Promptly complete and submit all required paperwork such as job sheets, time sheets, delivery tickets, etc., to allow swift processing of recharges and financial monitoring.
• Execute a high level of customer care when dealing with customers and other clients.
• Participate on a rota basis to cover out-of-hours emergency work.
• Carry out minor plaster repairs and joinery works as needed.
• Carefully manage all equipment and materials supplied for the execution of works and report any concerns or defects noted.
• Effectively and appropriately engage with tenants and customers regarding works proposed, discussing areas such as work scope, expected duration, levels of inconvenience, and temporary services being provided.
• Liaise with other staff, surveyors, and subcontractors as necessary to ensure timely completion of works within agreed operational targets.
• Undertake all necessary new or refresher training to remain fully compliant with legislation and job duties.
• Observe and comply with the Council’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Leave all works in a safe manner.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required, compatible with and/or arising from those listed above.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of the organisation.
• Maintain any works vehicle provided in good condition and comply with the Vehicle Home Policy.

• General building and domestic maintenance work.
• Inspection, fault finding, and testing of domestic properties.
• Fully conversant with all aspects of electrical works in both 230v and 400v.
• Competent knowledge of all relevant health and safety requirements, and ability to highlight potential hazards.
• Mechanical and engineering installations.
• Competent in all electrical areas of work.
• Ability to complete, interpret, and process administration including NICEIC test forms (certificates).
• Demonstrate high level of communication skills.
• Physically fit for building trade tasks.
• Able to work under own initiative or as part of a team.
• Confident working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Able to read plans and drawings and follow detailed instructions.
• Good understanding of digital technology and able to use devices such as smartphones and tablets, with knowledge of software such as Microsoft Outlook.
• City and Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent to currently 18th Edition BS:7671.
• Minimum of GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English.
• City and Guilds 2391 testing and inspection.