East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Repairs and Maintenance Team as an Electrician
Your role
You will be required to carry out a wide range of electrical tasks including rewiring and testing works, all to NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) rules and IEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) electrical wiring regulations BS:7671 - 18th Edition (including amendments) and to required contract standard.
Part of this role, you will take part in our emergency out of hours team on a rota basis.
What you will need
You will have general building and domestic maintenance work experience and also previous experience in inspection, fault finding and testing domestic properties. The post holder will have competent knowledge of all relevant health and safety requirements, and the ability to highlight potential hazards.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and find out why our employees think it is such a great place to work (youtube)
Here are some of the main benefits:
Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf)
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Sam Robinson by emailing sam.robinson@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.55 pm, 26 June 2026.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the and Person Specification (Word)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word) Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
