Job Description

Salary

35,646 up to 44,472 per annum (for exceptional performance once in post) depending on experience and qualifications.

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Housing Maintenance

Date posted

30/12/2025

Ready to be part of something bigger?

Join a team that's not just maintaining homes but shaping the future of housing compliance and renewable technology. If you're passionate about electrical work and want to stay ahead of industry advancements, this is your opportunity.

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Electrician to join our friendly and professional in-house workforce. The ideal candidate will have experience in cyclical electrical testing and re-active repairs. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety.

You'll bring your proven track record of carrying out cyclical electrical testing and re-active repairs to ensure our housing stock of over 5000 properties is safe and kept in line with the decent home's standards. Your work is scheduled in for you and jobs are shared with you via an electronic handheld device (your PDA) so you'll be comfortable using technology and IT systems.

Are you looking to expand your knowledge in Greener Energy products?

We are introducing new low carbon technologies to achieve net zero carbon emissions across our housing stock. This target means we are re-training our work force to deliver and install modern cleaner and greener energy products like Air Source Heat Pumps and PV into our properties. We see this approach as a priority for increasing the energy performance of our properties and investing in our workforce. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in servicing and installing these new technologies.

About you

The successful candidate will have completed an appropriate level of training and undertaken an electrical installation apprenticeship along with a minimum of 3 years industry experience in domestic fault diagnosis and repairs and be highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of the electrical trade. In addition, you will have undertaken and hold the following assessments:

City & Guilds 2357 (NVQ Level 3) in Electro Technical Technology or current equivalent.


City and Guilds 2391 Certificate in Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations, or current equivalent.


City & Guilds 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations with subsequent Amendments.

What is in it for you

35,646 up to 44,472 per annum (for exceptional performance once in post) depending on experience and qualifications.


37 hours working hours per week.


26 - 27 Days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years' service)


Local Government Pension Scheme


Hand Tool Allowances (paid over 12 months)


Company van (ability to drive to and from home)


Power tools and electrical testing equipment provided.


Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants.


Ongoing comprehensive training.

About us

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought, and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We're keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud to continue our new values into 2025, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

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Working for NFDC

You will need a full driving licence to drive our vehicles and required to undergo an Enhanced DBS as part of the pre-employment checks.

If you'd like to be part of our team, apply today.

To find out more information about the role we are looking to fill, please contact our electrical supervisor/ line-manager on 07823 344266 or Gas and electrical Manager on 07464 489809 .

Please note, this post will be subject to an advanced DBS check.

Closing date:

11/01/2026

Interview dates:

Week commencing 19 January 2026, a second interview may be required.

CV's will not be accepted without a completed application form.