Multi Skilled Operative - Electrician

Watford Community Housing

37 hours per week – At Watford Community Housing, we provide vital services that help people to live better lives. We're looking for an experienced electrician to join our in‑house repairs team and help us deliver a high‑quality repairs and maintenance service to our residents.

As part of our Gateway Repairs Team (GRT), you will deliver effective high‑quality installation, repair, and maintenance services to our customers. You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of works from a pre‑allocated appointment system. You will work closely with the team leader, escalating any concerns or queries regarding your works.

You will be customer‑focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people. You will have the ability to accurately complete reports – both hand‑written paperwork and on handheld devices/PDAs. You will be well‑organised and able to work well as part of a team.

Essential:

• 18th Edition qualification (or 17th Edition working towards 18th)
• NVQ level 3 (2356 / 2357)
• 2360/2330/2365 or part 1 & 2 qualification
• 2391 or 2394/5 inspection and testing
• You will need to hold a full, clean UK driving licence
• Maintain a satisfactory basic‑level DBS check.

Desirable:

• AM2
• Knowledge/experience of the housing sector
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel

We know that people are our most valuable assets, so we offer a range of benefits including 28 days' annual leave, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, development opportunities and access to a comprehensive employee rewards scheme.
Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm (out‑of‑hours call‑out is also available if desired).
You will also have use of a company vehicle and fuel card.

We are a housing association with homes across South-West Hertfordshire. We aim to make a real difference by delivering better homes and supporting our communities, because we know that good homes give people the chance to lead more fulfilling lives.
We own and manage more than 6,800 homes and associated assets in South-West Hertfordshire. Our business is evolving rapidly as we find new ways to deliver great homes, improved services and much-needed new homes.
We also have a one‑star accreditation from Best Companies, putting us in the top 25 housing associations to work for.

If this sounds like your next role, apply now, tell us why you've got what it takes and send us a copy of your current CV.
The closing date is 2nd January 2026, but please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response). Interviews will take place in the week commencing 5th January 2026.

• Seniority level:
  Not applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Non‑profit Organizations