Job Description

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Electrician

Covering sites across the South West region - postcodes PL and TR ideally located in mid Cornwall PL15, PL31, PL25 or PL26

£41,192 - £43,360 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

Are you a team player? Do you want to become a part of an established team to learn new skills and develop your career? Do you hold an 18th edition electrician qualification? If so look no further, we have the role for you!

We are recruiting an Electrician to join our day to day team in the South West. Your duties will include carrying out responsive electrical repairs and electrical works in void properties including completing electrical installation condition reports (EICR). The role will include lone and team working, and you will also be required to be on an emergency call out rota. A company van and power tools will be provided for business use along with training as and when needed.

Base office location is Plymouth so occasional travel will be required to this site

The role of Electrician will include:

• Maintaining electrical installations and replacements in tenanted and void properties, ranging from changing a faulty light fitting or socket to partial/full rewires and CCU upgrades
• Inspecting and testing of occupied and void properties, ensuring safety and compliance
• Completing all paperwork and producing certification associated with works undertaken
• Monitoring and maintaining good levels of van stock to achieve a 1st time fix and ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a suitable condition

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to 18th Edition - 3rd and 4th amendment, NVQ Level 3 in core electrics, City & Guilds 2391-52, AM2. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills along with a customer focused approach
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Effective 1st April £41,192 per annum (rising to £43,360 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date:6 April 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.

A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.