Come and make a difference at Karbon as an Electrician

We are looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Electrician in both the Compliance and Operational Repair Teams to enhance our successful and growing Property Service Teams to work in our properties ensuring we remain compliant and keep our customers safe in their homes.

About the role
We have vacancies within our Property Services Operation Teams in responsive repairs, delivering an excellent repairs and maintenance service that promotes a culture of customer first and continuous improvement, and in our Electrical Compliance Team who are delivering cyclical electrical testing and smoke alarm replacements in our domestic homes. This is part of our on-going commitment to keep our customers, colleagues and stakeholders safe. However, you would be expected to work across all of property services as required.

About you
The successful applicants will be required to undertake all aspects of electrical work and be preferably experienced in all installation and maintenance work in domestic and non-domestic premises, including Mains Distribution, 3 phase and Electrical Inspection and Testing.

You should have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship or have equivalent relevant experience and possess all the skills necessary to deliver all aspects of electrical works to a high standard in occupied and void, domestic and non-domestic, premises ranging from minor repairs to the installation of major components.

You should hold relevant qualifications (refer to person specification) and also have experience of the trade.

Customer service skills are essential for this role as is an excellent knowledge of health and safety.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Compliance or Responsive Repairs teams, if you require further information about the role, please contact the relevant manager below:

- Gary Charlton – Electrical Compliance Team Manager (EICR) - 07719976926, Gary.Charlton@karbonhomes.co.uk

- Luke Fraser – Electrical Compliance Team Manager (Smoke Alarms) - 07964897273, Luke.Fraser@karbonhomes.co.uk or

- Julie Carter – Operations Team Manager, Responsive Repairs - 07841000178, Julie.Carter@karbonhomes.co.uk

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Electrician – permanent role


• Salary is £37,059 per annum


• Location: Throughout the North East


• Company van provided


• 37 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)

-   The successful applicant will be required to cover out of hours standby,    which attracts a standby payment

• There will be an opportunity to earn additional money through overtime

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 February 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk