Job Description

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Are you a skilled and motivated Electrician looking to make a real difference in your community? Join our dedicated team working to improve homes and lives across Medway.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Electrician to carry out a wide range of electrical repairs, maintenance, and installations across our social housing stock. You will play a vital role in ensuring our residents live in safe, decent homes, working both independently and as part of a responsive maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out electrical repairs, testing, and installations in occupied and void properties. Complete EICRs and remedial works in line with current regulations. Diagnose and rectify faults in domestic electrical systems. Ensure compliance with health & safety and electrical legislation (e.g., BS 7671). Accurately complete job sheets, reports, and certification using handheld technology. Deliver excellent customer service to tenants and residents.

About You:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (BS 7671). City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Testing & Inspection (desirable). Experience in domestic installations, including carry out all relevant testing to comply with BS7671. Previous experience in social housing, local authority, or domestic maintenance (desirable). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Full UK driving licence (van provided).

We offer:

A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6% 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks A great team of colleagues to work with Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities Enhanced family leave policies A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme Free parking and disabled parking Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset


Join mhs and contribute to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in our community.



At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.



We're a

Disability Confident

employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we'll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job.



Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience.