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Multi-Skilled Operative – Electrician
Watford
Permanent
37 hours per week
The Vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity to join our 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 required you to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
Introduction to the role
At Chime Housing, we provide vital services that help people to live better lives. We’re looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Gateway Repairs Team and help us deliver a high-quality repairs and maintenance service to our resident
Role purpose
To deliver high-quality electrical installation, repair and maintenance services that ensure safe, compliant and well-maintained homes for our residents.
What’s the role?
Key Accountabilities:
* Carry out electrical installation, repair and maintenance work within occupied and void properties, including inspection and testing EICR’s
* 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 we 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 we offer you?
* 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
* Employer pension contribution of up to 11%
* Development opportunities
* Comprehensive employee rewards scheme
How we work
We embrace agile working — blending time in our communities, shared spaces, and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of our approach, we 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: 5th August 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
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