Electrician

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Electrician - Day to Day Team

Ely

£43,360 per year

40 Hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:30pm

8:00 - 16:30 Mon-Fri

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a stable, permanent role with a great work-life balance and the opportunity to make a real difference in local communities?

We're looking for skilled Electricians to join our Day to Day Team in Ely, working across Cambridgeshire. You'll become part of a supportive team of 24 operatives, carrying out a varied workload that keeps every day different. From fault finding and electrical repairs to replacing sockets, switches, heaters and extractor fans, you'll play a key role in maintaining safe and well-maintained homes for our customers.

A significant part of the role involves carrying out inspection and testing in occupied properties, producing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and completing any associated remedial works.

We provide a company van, power tools and ongoing training where required, giving you everything you need to succeed and continue developing your career.

The role of Electrician - Day to Day Team will include:

• Carrying out electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in accordance with service specifications
• Diagnosing faults and undertaking remedial works to ensure properties remain safe and compliant
• Completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) within occupied homes
• Replacing sockets, switches, heaters, extractor fans and other electrical components as required
• Providing accurate updates to customers and keeping them informed throughout works
• Producing accurate daily work records and certification
• Responding positively to service issues and resolving problems effectively
• Ensuring tools, equipment and stock levels are maintained to enable efficient service delivery
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to 18th Edition - 3rd and 4th amendment, NVQ Level 3 in core electrics, City & Guilds 2391-52 and AM2, Or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. 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
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

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.

Our Benefits

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:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £43,360 per annum

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Closing Date: 19 November 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - [email protected]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

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.