Job Description

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Place

Service Area

Homes & Neighbourhoods

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 8

Salary

32,061- 33,699



Kirklees Council, Homes and Neighbourhoods (H&N) is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of almost 22,000 homes and 300 public buildings across Kirklees. Working with our communities it is our vision to provide, 'Quality Homes and Services in successful communities'.


We are currently looking to appoint an Electrician's mate, to work in our planned electrical depot


As an Electrician mate working for H&N you will travel throughout Kirklees and the surrounding areas to deliver the duties of this role and meet the needs of the organisation and our customers. You will be required to work as part of a rewire team to deliver installations to a high standard.



To be considered for the role it is essential that you:

Have excellent communication and customer care skills to effectively liaise with a variety of customers and clients both internally and externally. Have experience of domestic and/or commercial electrical rewire projects Have a Full UK valid driving license.


You will be expected to work flexibly, around core hours, based on an annual hours allowance with the needs of the business being the priority. You may also be required to work overtime and be a participant on the call out rota as requested by management.


An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check will be required for this post. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.


We want to make sure you get the information you need to enable you to apply for the job in a way that's easy for you to use and understand. We can provide job descriptions, additional information and application forms in formats that you might find easier to use than print, such as audio, braille, the use of voice activation software and large print.


Please contact us by email at H&N.recruitment@H&N.org.uk or on 01484 221000 to discuss your requirements. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Simon Farlow on 01484 221000

Simon Farlow

is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:

jobs@kirklees.gov.uk

or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

24 December 2025, 11:55 PM