CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

Are you a skilled and versatile Electrician looking to make a real impact in your community? Luton Council is seeking a dedicated Electrician (Multi-Trade) to join our Property Services Team, delivering high-quality maintenance and refurbishment work across a range of residential and public buildings.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (City & Guilds or Advanced Apprenticeship).
• 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification (upgrade).
• Valid UK driving licence – daily travel required.
• Ability to carry and climb ladders for inspections and access to loft spaces/roofs.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in building maintenance.

ABOUT US

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and project-based refurbishment works using a full range of electrical and associated multi-trade skills.
• Working from drawings and specifications in accordance with Schedule of Rates.
• Diagnosing faults, sourcing required materials, and carrying out repairs and installations with minimal supervision.
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Interacting courteously with tenants, clients, and colleagues across the Council.
• Travelling daily between sites across Luton, with equipment.

BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THIS JOB, IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF CRIMINAL RECORD DISCLOSURE TO BE UNDERTAKEN. THIS POST IS EXEMPT FROM THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 AND THEREFORE APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DECLARE ALL UNSPENT CAUTIONS AND CONVICTIONS; AND ALSO ANY ADULT CAUTIONS (SIMPLE OR CONDITIONAL), AND SPENT CONVICTIONS THAT ARE NOT PROTECTED AS DEFINED BY THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1975 (AS AMENDED IN 2020). A PERSON’S CRIMINAL RECORD WILL NOT IN ITSELF PREVENT A PERSON FROM BEING APPOINTED TO THIS POST. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE REFUSED POSTS BECAUSE OF OFFENCES WHICH ARE NOT RELEVANT TO, AND DO NOT PLACE THEM AT OR MAKE THEM A RISK IN, THE ROLE FOR WHICH THEY ARE APPLYING. HOWEVER IN THE EVENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT BEING TAKEN UP, ANY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE SUCH OFFENCE, AS DETAILED ABOVE, WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE AUTHORITY.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.