Electrician

Salary: £34,434 - £42,839 per annum

Grade: I/JK

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours/week

Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire

We're on the lookout for skilled Electricians who are passionate about making a difference

Why Join Us

Whether you're just starting out or considering a shift from self-employment, North Yorkshire Council offers a stable, rewarding career path with the support and structure to thrive.

• Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays

• Steady Pay and Financial Security. Enjoy a reliable income with no chasing invoices or worrying about seasonal slowdowns.

• Generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of 18.1%

• Clear Structure & Predictable Hours. Say goodbye to late-night quoting and weekend paperwork. Our schedules are designed to support work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Gain further qualifications, training opportunities, and the support you need to grow your career

• Health & Wellbeing: Discounts at gyms across the county and a lifestyle savings program to help you on everyday expenses

Our Housing Standards Team

In our mission to maintain and enhance the living standards of our community, the Housing Standards team plays a pivotal role in managing and maintaining all Council homes.

The working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (8:30 am to 4:00 pm Fridays) with participation in a standby and callout rota throughout all areas, Richmond, Selby and Harrogate this normally is 1 week in 7.

What We're Looking For

Are you a dedicated electrician with the drive to provide exceptional service? In this role, you will:

• Use your specialist electrical qualifications and experience to ensure our homes are safe and well-maintained.

• Thrive in a flexible environment, efficiently managing your own workload while delivering top-notch service to our residents.

• Create strong working relationships within the Housing team to ensure a seamless service delivery to the community.

• Uphold health and safety standards and ensure compliance with legislation in all your work.

Required Qualifications

Level 2 – Electrician - £34,434 - £37,035

The post holder is required to have joined and successfully completed the following:

• Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing or

• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations & Level 3 Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations or equivalent),

• Gained a gold skilled worker card on successful completion of the above.

Level 3 – Mentor Level - £37,035 - £41,511

To reach this level the post holder is required to have successfully completed internal Customer Service, IT and HR related courses, Housing Health, and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Training, IOSH Managing Safely & ILM 4.

You will also need to be registered as the Qualified Supervisor with the NICEIC.

A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Additional experience in social housing and responsive repairs would be a fantastic advantage

Ready to Make a Difference

If you're enthusiastic about serving the community and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to Sam Wilkinson

Applying is easy, , register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight

Key Documents

Job Description

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Key Dates

Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed.

Don't miss the chance to join a rewarding career that offers both personal and professional growth while making a positive impact in your community. Apply today and help us create quality homes for everyone in North Yorkshire

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Electrician

Salary: £34,434 - £42,839 per annum

Posted: 19/11/2025

Closing date: 07/12/2025

Closing time: 23:59