Electrician
About the role
Role Summary
As an Electrician you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of
Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.
An Electrician also operates within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas.
Salary:
Hours of Work:
42.5
Contract:
Permanent
Probation Period:
6 months
Notice Period:
1 month
Who are we?
TCH Repairs is our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), working alongside Town & Country Housing to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance and repair services to our residents. Their skilled team ensures our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the standards our customers deserve. By keeping repairs in-house, we’re able to provide a more personal, efficient, and accountable service.
We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area, all working together to build thriving communities and deliver excellent customer service.
Meet your Manager
"Passionate and driven NICEIC Qualified Supervisor (QS) for Town and Country Housing Repairs.
I’m a qualified and experienced electrician with over 20 years of experience in the social housing sector. C&G NVQ level 3, 18th edition, 2391 test and inspection, 2392, 2921, SMSTS, SSSTS, SEATS, IOSH I am responsible for overseeing electrical work to ensure it meets regulatory standards. My duties include inspecting installations, verifying that all work is correctly documented and certified, assessing the competence of other electricians, and ensuring compliance with British Standards, Building Regulations, and other relevant codes. Over 10 years of supervisory experience and a strong knowledge of inspection and testing procedures.
Outside of work, I am a father to 3 amazing daughters, and as you can imagine keeps me very busy.
Working at Town and Country Housing repairs allows me to have a great work-life balance.
In my spare time, my main interest is fitness and bodybuilding. I have been training for the last 15 years and love nothing more than getting lost in the gym in my free evenings and weekends."
Jonathan Owen, M & E Supervisor
What will you be doing?
Role Specific Responsibilities
•Installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations
•Installation, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report
•Carry out EICRs and remedial upgrades to void properties, carry out day to day repairs.
•Completing reactive maintenance work as per the specification;
•Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required
•Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
•Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken
•Recording and submitting accurate timesheets corresponding with booking sheets,
•Working in a timely and productive manner to complete projects.
•Affording excellent customer service to client representatives
•Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.
•Comply with TCHR safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times
General
About You
Education & Qualifications
•C&G 2360 Part 1 & 2 Electrotechnical Competences plus the NVQ Certificate with 2356 with Technical Certs L2&3 plus the NVQ 3 Certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate - Essential
•C&G 18th Edition Certificate - Essential
•C&G 2391 - Essential
•Full UK Driving License - Essential
•Unvented Hot Water Certificate Water Regulations Certificate Part P - Desirable
•JIPB H&S Test Certificate with Current JIBP card - Desirable
•Testing & Inspecting Certificate C&G 2377 - Desirable
•PAT Certificate - Desirable
Key Skills & Competencies
Behaviours
Why Choose Us
- We provide a company van for work and a fuel card
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (30 days total)
- Pay review every year
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
- 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
- Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
- Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions
- Life insurance
- 24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)
- Personal accident insurance
- Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses
- Free annual flu jab
- Two volunteer days per year
- Extensive annual staff wellbeing programme of events
- Career development and vocational training opportunities
Our Values
Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.
Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.
We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:
Equal Opportunities Statement
TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.
We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
Apply
Internal Applications
Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to recruitment@tch.org.uk.
For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.
Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.
If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.
External Applications
Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.
Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
Key dates
Applications Close:
Friday, 14 November 2025