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Multi-Skilled Operative – Electrician

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Multi-Skilled Operative – Electrician Hertfordshire new

  • Chime Housing
  • Fulltime
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  • Hertfordshire
  • 25/06/2026
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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: 10th July 2026 

Interviews: To be confirmed 



 



(Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response.)


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Chime Housing

We are Chime Housing, a Community Gateway housing association with over 13,500 homes across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Our core focus is on providing good-quality places to live for lower-income households, and most of our homes are for social and affordable rent.

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