Electrical Technician (Compliance) We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full Time, Electrical Technician to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Asset Management Team. About the team: You will join the Risk & Compliance team at a time of significant change with an ambitious improvement programme underway. About the role: Provide quality control, technical advice, and onsite monitoring of electrical installations, servicing, and refurbishment works. Monitor contractor performance, escalate issues of non-compliance, and ensure safe working practices are followed across Council properties. Contribute to developing and delivering electrical compliance projects in line with statutory requirements, British Standards, and best practice. Support ongoing compliance programmes by keeping records and databases accurate, up to date, and aligned with legislative changes and Council policy. Ensure all electrical certificates (EICs, EICRs) are accurate, complete, and stored correctly for audit and compliance purposes. For further information about this role please view the job description. About you: Technical knowledge and at least 3 years’ post qualification experience in domestic and commercial electrical systems, including general engineering practices. Contractor supervision and compliance experience, including understanding public-sector financial regulations and confidence representing Risk & Compliance in meetings. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders (tenants, officers, members, contractors) If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you. What we can offer you: Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below. Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer F or further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) Contact details for informal discussion: For further information and details regarding the Compliance Support Officer please contact Juan Moro on Juan.Moro@southampton.gov.uk. Recruitment contact details: Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4033 For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news. Facebook YouTube