Job Description

Job details

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Salary: 37,556.61 to 42,274.61 per annum (including allowances)
Location: Brookvale Depot, Northfleet, Gravesend
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 2 February 2026

The role

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We are seeking a qualified and conscientious electrician to join its Housing Operations Team, with a primary focus on electrical inspection, testing, and statutory compliance. This role is essential in ensuring the safety of residents and the ongoing compliance of the Council's housing stock and property portfolio.


The post holder will be responsible for carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), periodic inspections, fault finding and associated remedial works in accordance with BS 7671 and current electrical safety legislation. You will play a key role in supporting the Council's legal duties under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), helping to ensure homes are safe, well maintained, and compliant.


Working across occupied domestic properties and communal areas, you will be expected to produce accurate, high-quality certification, clearly identify risks and non-compliances, and communicate findings professionally with management, colleagues, and contractors. The role requires a strong commitment to customer care, attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining electrical safety standards across the borough.


Types of works to be undertaken, but not limited to:


Electrical inspections, completing EICRs
Installation of smoke and heat alarms
Fan installation, commissioning, and certification
Electrical installation works
Full or part re-wire of properties using various types of cable, PVC and steel trunking and conduits
Fault finding
Reactive repairs
Out of Hours service (make safes)
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Qualifications and experience

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) including AM2 end point assessment (or willingness to obtain)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
2391 or equivalent testing & inspection qualification
Experience working in social housing, domestic properties, and communal areas of blocks
Full UK driving licence
Good understanding of health & safety and safe systems of work
Strong communication and customer service skills

Working for Gravesham

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We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.


The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.

Benefits

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A generous holiday entitlement, plus paid bank holidays
Use of a company van for business use only which can be taken home - more information supplied at interview
Additional OOH callout payment on top of salary - more information supplied at interview
Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
External Occupational Health service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to EAP Services 24/7
Free parking

Important Information

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Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.


Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.


If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Chris Cleall-Harding on 01474 337527.

How to apply

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Please send your CV and covering letter setting out why you are suitable to recruitment@gravesham.gov.uk by 2 February 2026.


If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.


All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.