Job Title: Approved Electrician
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: Up to GBP20.63 per hour : depending on skills and experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Closing Date: 22nd March 2026
About the Role:
We are looking an enthusiastic qualified approved electrician to complement our existing direct services team and join our electrical services division.
The role will principally involve periodic electrical installation condition reports, refurbishments and repairs to electrical installations.
About you:
The ideal candidate will:
* Have an all:round knowledge and experience of electrical installations and the wiring regulations together with the right demeanour for working as a team and in occupied properties.
* Be conscientious, quality driven and well organised.
* Be computer literate
* Have good communication skills and be committed to providing a high:quality service to our tenants
Candidates should hold the qualifications of:
* BS7671 (Current Edition)
* City and Guilds Level 3 2391: 2391:52 Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing
* 2391:51 Periodic Inspection of Electrical Installations
* 2391:50 Initial Verification of Electrical Installations
You will need to hold a current valid driving licence as a company van will be provided.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive remuneration package including:
* We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme
* Generous annual leave with flexi time
* Free life insurance
* Supportive relocation package
* Opportunities for training and development
Additional Information:
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide.
We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community.
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