General Maintenance Employee (Electrical)
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,090.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gentoo Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us achieve our vision.
Salary : £27,090.00
Job Description:
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Property Safety Electrical team as a General Maintenance Employee (Electrical), serving the City of Sunderland. This new role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering outstanding service to our valued customers.
In this role, you will work closely with the electrical team, conducting routine inspections and checks on essential safety systems and associated equipment to ensure Gentoo Group remains fully compliant with fire and electrical safety regulations. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and satisfaction of our customers.
Our customers are at the core of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional service. Strong communication skills with customers, colleagues, and wider teams are essential to delivering an exceptional service to every customer.
This position offers a standard 36-hour working week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional overtime as needed to support the business. We are also proud to offer training and development opportunities, empowering you to expand your expertise, enhance your performance, and achieve professional growth.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of our customers.
A full UK driver’s licence is required for this position.
The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities will include:
Conduct routine inspections and functional testing across the Group’s stock, including weekly fire alarm checks, testing communal and emergency lighting through simulated power failures, and ensuring proper operation of automatic doors and smoke control systems.
Ensure essential firefighting equipment, such as fire brigade switches, dry and wet risers, smoke control systems, and lifts, are fully operational and compliant with safety standards.
Salary : £27,090.00
Job Description:
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Property Safety Electrical team as a General Maintenance Employee (Electrical), serving the City of Sunderland. This new role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering outstanding service to our valued customers.
In this role, you will work closely with the electrical team, conducting routine inspections and checks on essential safety systems and associated equipment to ensure Gentoo Group remains fully compliant with fire and electrical safety regulations. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and satisfaction of our customers.
Our customers are at the core of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional service. Strong communication skills with customers, colleagues, and wider teams are essential to delivering an exceptional service to every customer.
This position offers a standard 36-hour working week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional overtime as needed to support the business. We are also proud to offer training and development opportunities, empowering you to expand your expertise, enhance your performance, and achieve professional growth.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of our customers.
A full UK driver’s licence is required for this position.
The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities will include:
Conduct routine inspections and functional testing across the Group’s stock, including weekly fire alarm checks, testing communal and emergency lighting through simulated power failures, and ensuring proper operation of automatic doors and smoke control systems.
Ensure essential firefighting equipment, such as fire brigade switches, dry and wet risers, smoke control systems, and lifts, are fully operational and compliant with safety standards.
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