At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Gateway Repairs Team to deliver essential electrical repairs and maintenance.
- Company: A community-focused organisation dedicated to improving residents' lives.
- Benefits: 28 days annual leave, up to 11% pension contribution, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and agile working.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's homes while enjoying flexible working.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical repairs, strong customer service skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 45000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our clients Gateway Repairs Team delivering essential electrical repairs, maintenance and installation services across our housing stock. You will play a key role in ensuring our residents' homes are safe, compliant and well maintained, while providing excellent customer service. This role also requires you to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
They provide vital services that help people to live better lives. They’re looking for an experienced Electrician to join their Gateway Repairs Team and help deliver a high-quality repairs and maintenance service to our residents.
Role Purpose: To deliver high-quality electrical installation, repair and maintenance services that ensure safe, compliant and well-maintained homes for their residents.
Key Accountabilities:
- Carry out electrical installation, repair and maintenance work within occupied and void properties, including inspection and testing EICRs.
- Deliver works from a pre-allocated appointment system, ensuring efficiency and high standards.
- Complete accurate reports using both paperwork and handheld devices.
- Work closely with the Team Leader, escalating issues or concerns when required.
- Ensure all work is compliant with current health & safety regulations.
What are they looking for?
Essential:
- Experience working in a similar electrical role within repairs and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate empathetically.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and reporting skills (including use of handheld devices).
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
- Willingness to maintain a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Qualifications:
- 18th Edition (or working towards 18th).
- NVQ Level 3 (2356 / 2357) 2360 / 2330 / 2365 or Part 1 & 2 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing.
Desirable:
- AM2 qualification.
- Experience within the housing sector.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel).
Who you'll work with:
Responsible to: Gateway Repairs Team Leader (Electrical)
Department: Repairs and Maintenance
What can they offer you?
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
- Employer pension contribution of up to 11%.
- Development opportunities.
- Comprehensive employee rewards scheme.
How they work: They embrace agile working blending time in their communities, shared spaces, and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of their approach, they empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.
How to apply: If this sounds like your next role, click apply now, tell us why you’ve got what it takes, and attach a copy of your current CV.
Closing date: 10th July 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed (Please note they reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response.)
Multi-Skilled Operative Electrician in Stevenage employer: Iris Recruitment
Join our dynamic Gateway Repairs Team in Watford, where we prioritise the well-being of our residents by delivering essential electrical services. As a Multi-Skilled Operative Electrician, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that values employee development, offering 28 days of annual leave and a generous pension contribution. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to flexible working, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful employment in a community-focused environment.
