Electrician
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,022 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Morecambe, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lancaster City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 307_71 |
Summary
Make a Difference in Lancaster
Join Lancaster City Council as an Electrician and play a vital role in maintaining the safety and functionality of our community’s public buildings, markets, and cemeteries. Your expertise will ensure electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant, directly supporting the wellbeing of residents and visitors alike.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will independently carry out diagnostic, installation, and maintenance work on council properties, following strict health and safety standards. Your role includes managing stock and vehicle use, working alongside in-house teams and subcontractors, and providing excellent customer service. You’ll also perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), quality control inspections, and contribute to emergency out-of-hours support.
You’ll Fit Right In If…
You hold essential electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds Level 3 and have relevant maintenance experience. You are methodical, safety-conscious, and able to work independently while embracing teamwork. Your strong organisational skills and good communication reflect our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership. A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are required for this role.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in Lancaster and want to work in a supportive, community-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.
Why Work With Us
Our Benefits
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car purchase scheme
• Lifestyle savings
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing support
Flexible working friendly
We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.
Inclusive employer
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.
Join Lancaster City Council as an Electrician and play a vital role in maintaining the safety and functionality of our community’s public buildings, markets, and cemeteries. Your expertise will ensure electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant, directly supporting the wellbeing of residents and visitors alike.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will independently carry out diagnostic, installation, and maintenance work on council properties, following strict health and safety standards. Your role includes managing stock and vehicle use, working alongside in-house teams and subcontractors, and providing excellent customer service. You’ll also perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), quality control inspections, and contribute to emergency out-of-hours support.
You’ll Fit Right In If…
You hold essential electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds Level 3 and have relevant maintenance experience. You are methodical, safety-conscious, and able to work independently while embracing teamwork. Your strong organisational skills and good communication reflect our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership. A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are required for this role.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in Lancaster and want to work in a supportive, community-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.
Why Work With Us
Our Benefits
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car purchase scheme
• Lifestyle savings
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing support
Flexible working friendly
We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.
Inclusive employer
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.