The Opportunity
Cambria Maintenance Services has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to cover all of West Wales. This is an exciting job where the work is varied, and you could be involved in minor repairs one day and then a full kitchen wiring upgrades the next. You can feel a real sense of achievement from doing the right job with good products and equipment.
We would like to hear from 18th edition qualified Electricians who are able to diagnose faults, carry out repairs, new installations and certify their own work. An important part of electrical serviceis Electrical Installation Condition Reports, (EICRs), and holding the relevant inspection and testing qualification and being able to demonstrate competency when undertaking EICRs is a requirement of the role.
The rate of pay for this role is £18.77 per hour for a basic 40-hour week, average earnings £39,041
You will also participate in our 24/7 emergency call out service for which there is an additional payment. This service whilst compulsory for all employees, allows for flexibility with colleagues able to swap or cover each other’s scheduled call out dates.
You must also possess a current valid full driving licence.You will be provided with a company vehicle for business use as well as a fuel card to facilitate your travel to complete your work.
What’s in it for you?
- 25 days annual leave (plus an additional 8 bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
- The ability to buy and sell leave up to 5 days (pro rata), as well as time off for volunteering, health screening and more.
- Comprehensive support in case of sickness with agenerous sick payscheme.
- Support through anemployee assistance and counsellingservice including financial support towards dental, optical & medical treatments as well as critical illness cover.
- Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefitpension, both including3x salary death in servicelife insurance cover.
- Annual pay and benefits review.
- Additional payment for participation in out of hours service.
- Tool purchase allowance following successfully passing probation.
- Mobile phone & tablet for work purposes.
Who are Cambria?
Established in 2010, Cambria undertake a wide range of housing maintenance works across Wales with offices in Cardiff, Ewloe and Newcastle Emlyn. Our work includes reactive repairs, empty property preparation, electrical testing and gas servicing.
While wholly owned by Wales & West Housing Association, we are an independent company used to fulfil the maintenance and servicing needs of the Wales & West Housing Group. This gives us great security of work and consistent growth for the Group as a whole.
What are our Values?
We operate with strong values, meaning both you and the organisation will behave fairly, openly, responsibly, supportively and efficiently. All underlined by our vision of “Strong sustainable growth to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities.
Full details about Cambria, its values, operating principles, and further information about this role can be found athttps://www.cambria-ltd.co.uk/
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Chris Jones onC.Jones3@Cambria-Ltd.co.uk, or Jason Gower onJ.Gower@Cambria-Ltd.co.uk.
This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to our safeguarding responsibilities.
Closing date: Friday, 28th August 2026
Assessment date: W/C 31st August 2026
Candidates searching for roles such as Electrician, Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Domestic Electrician, or Electrical Installation Engineer may find this opportunity a great fit.
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