Electrician

We have a great opportunity to join us as an Electrician! Use your electrical skills to make a real difference - delivering high-quality maintenance services to our customers.

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across West and North Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

Please note: There is a requirement to be on the out of hours rota, to be on call and to attend works out of hours, at weekends and on public holiday.

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Carry out electrical maintenance and installation works in line with company standards and industry best practice, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults using your technical expertise, ensuring all work is compliant with current legislation and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on site, taking responsibility for the successful completion of tasks
• Communicate technical information clearly to customers and non-technical colleagues, including explaining works, safety requirements, and compliance standards
• Work safely at all times, ensuring the wellbeing of yourself, colleagues, customers, and the wider public, in line with health and safety regulations and procedures
• Manage jobs from start to finish, including inspections, planning, materials ordering, completion of works, and accurate, timely documentation

We are looking for someone who has...

• A recognised electrical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent)
• A 2391 Inspection and Testing Qualification
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) working in an electrical maintenance environment
• Current registration with a relevant professional or regulatory body
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• A full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

• An Annual Salary of: £46,575.00 plus company van and fuel card
• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure
• Pension Scheme: A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.