Electrician

Reference: CBC26007
Salary details: £39,152.00 to £40, 777.00 per year (Plus tool allowance of £750 per year)
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week on a rota basis
Location: Base location Stonegravels Depot
Department: Housing Property Services

CBC26007 – Job description and person specification.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrician to join our repairs and maintenance team.

It is a varied role ranging from working on day-to-day repairs and maintenance through to refurbishments to council housing in Chesterfield. The successful candidate must have the ability to carry out repairs, fault finding and installation work of electrical installations, have proven Inspection and electrical testing experience on domestic properties within this role.

It will be advantageous but not essential to have a knowledge and ability to undertake a range of other associated trade skills and work alongside other trades.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a ‘can do’ approach to work and would enjoy the challenge of making our Housing Property Services even more successful.
• Be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation with AM2 or equivalent
  Hold City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 in Inspection and Testing
• Hold the BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Ideally have Asbestos Awareness or Cat B training
  Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team
  Be hard‑working, proactive, and able to show initiative
• Have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations
  Demonstrate excellent people skills, care, and compassion
  Previous experience of working in social housing would be beneficial, although not essential.

In return: 

Not only will you receive a very competitive salary but also receive a generous leave entitlement and have access to a very attractive pension scheme, as  well as a range of other benefits offered to employees working for Chesterfield Borough Council.

You will also be supported in training and personal development.

Chesterfield Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, race, religion or belief or any protected characteristic.

Closing date: 6 March 2026
Provisional interview date: 18 March 2026

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown above.