Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!
Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Maintenance Operations Repairs?
With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK’s most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen
Position: Electrician
Salary: £40,926 – £43,072 (Dependant on qualifications)
Location: Birmingham & Coventry
Hours: 37 hours per week (10 - 6 pm Mon - Thurs, 10:30 - 6pm Fri)
Key Responsibilities:
Join Citizen Housing Group as a Maintenance Electrician, delivering maintenance, repairs, and electrical installation work across residential, public, and commercial properties. You’ll apply your primary trade skills, along with associated multi-skilled tasks, to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient service.
* Perform primary trade tasks and associated multi-skilled activities to support maintenance operations.
* Works include day to day electrical repairs, replace, install electric showers, fault finding, consumer unit upgrades. Electrical testing – EIC, EICR, Minor Works Certification
* Be suitably qualified, on an on-going basis, to carry out all works, meeting all regulatory and H&S requirements.
Qualifications and experience:
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (buildings, structures and the environment), includes integrated AM2 assessment of competence
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment (or the equivalent).
* City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition) and any amendments
* City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent
* City & Guilds 2391-52 – Level 3 Award in Inspection & Testing
* City & Guilds 2919-01 – EV Charging (Desirable)
* ECS Gold Card Holder or equivalent experience or grading
* Experience of working with 3-phase installations (Desirable)
* A full UK driving license and ability to drive company vehicles (manual).
Manager’s Quote:
You will join a team that works in a supportive and collaborative environment where you will have the chance to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Our team believes passionately in our social purpose and to raise the bar in Social Housing and ensure our homes are safe, warm and decent to live in.
What We Offer:
* Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
* Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
* Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.
Benefits:
* Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
* Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
* Organisational sick pay
* Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
* Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
* Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits
Company Culture:
We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people
To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation inMaintenance Operations.
We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.
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This post is subject to a BasicDBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Closing date: 9th March 2026
Interview date: 16th & 17th march 2026
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process
Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.