Electrician
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,538.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gentoo Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We’re a values-driven, charitable organisation on a mission to make a real difference in Sunderland. Every day, we provide more than 60,000 people with a place they’re proud to call home.
Our vision is clear: everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford. We invest millions of pounds each year to keep our homes safe and decent, while also playing a part in tackling the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of modern, energy-efficient homes for rent right here in Sunderland.
If you share our passion for creating thriving communities and want to be part of something that truly matters, we’d love for you to join us and help achieve our vision.
If you have any accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a large number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Job Description:
We are delighted to invest further and expand our teams with new opportunities for qualified Electricians to join the Property Maintenance team, working across the City of Sunderland to carry out domestic EICR testing and deliver excellent service to our customers.
We are seeking to recruit qualified Electricians with knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations, Codes of Practice, and guidance, as well as experience in electrical procedures in both domestic and commercial environments.
If you’ve applied for this position within the past six months, we kindly ask that you do not reapply at this time. We appreciate your understanding and continued interest in joining our team.
Our customers are at the heart of Gentoo. Providing excellent customer service is an essential part of this role. We are looking for an experienced Electrician who has developed strong communication skills with customers, colleagues and wider teams, ensuring that Gentoo delivers exceptional service to every customer.
Working a standard 36-hour Mon - Fri working week with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business, including occasional overtime as required.
Training and development opportunities are available to support you in building your knowledge and skills to enhance work performance and achieve professional growth.
A full UK driver’s licence is required for this position.
The role is subject to a basic DBS arranged and funded by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out domestic EICR testing to Gentoo domestic and non-domestic properties.
Support teams to carry out repairs, maintenance and installation as required.
Complete all necessary electronic certification as required by the Group in line with relevant British Standards and Regulatory bodies applicable to the work carried out.
Ensure all work carried out meets the minimum standards set by the current
Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (currently 18th edition) and Gentoo Group.
Carry out all works in an efficient, timely manner
Liaise with Line Managers regarding the status of all work.
The Group operate an Emergency Out of Hours Service, which you may be required to work on a rota basis as and when required.
What we are looking for:
A full UK driver’s licence.
Proven ability and experience carrying out domestic EICR testing in accordance with relevant specifications and to current BS 7671:2018 Regulations as amended.
City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent – Inspection and Testing Certificate is highly desirable - if you do not currently hold this, you must be willing to work toward achieving it within an agreed timescale.
Demonstrable ability to carry out electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance as required by the Group and in accordance with relevant specifications, standards and regulatory bodies.
Served a recognised (Indentured) Electrical apprenticeship with City & Guilds 2361 part 1 & 2 or equivalent or NVQ Level 3.
Be fully conversant and competent to carry out works in accordance with the current Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations/BS7671 plus all ongoing revisions.
Proven ability to carry out electrical installations, repairs, maintenance and testing as required by the Group and in accordance with relevant specifications, standards and Regulatory bodies.
Proven ability to carry out inspection, testing and certification.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety Regulations.
Ability to carry out minor building and plumbing works associated with electrical works, for example, minor plaster patching/making good and connecting water supplies to showers.
A flexible approach to meet the demands of the role.
Competence in the use of handheld IT systems.
A logical approach to fault-finding and problem-solving.
Some of our great benefits include:
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
Our vision is clear: everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford. We invest millions of pounds each year to keep our homes safe and decent, while also playing a part in tackling the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of modern, energy-efficient homes for rent right here in Sunderland.
If you share our passion for creating thriving communities and want to be part of something that truly matters, we’d love for you to join us and help achieve our vision.
If you have any accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a large number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Job Description:
We are delighted to invest further and expand our teams with new opportunities for qualified Electricians to join the Property Maintenance team, working across the City of Sunderland to carry out domestic EICR testing and deliver excellent service to our customers.
We are seeking to recruit qualified Electricians with knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations, Codes of Practice, and guidance, as well as experience in electrical procedures in both domestic and commercial environments.
If you’ve applied for this position within the past six months, we kindly ask that you do not reapply at this time. We appreciate your understanding and continued interest in joining our team.
Our customers are at the heart of Gentoo. Providing excellent customer service is an essential part of this role. We are looking for an experienced Electrician who has developed strong communication skills with customers, colleagues and wider teams, ensuring that Gentoo delivers exceptional service to every customer.
Working a standard 36-hour Mon - Fri working week with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business, including occasional overtime as required.
Training and development opportunities are available to support you in building your knowledge and skills to enhance work performance and achieve professional growth.
A full UK driver’s licence is required for this position.
The role is subject to a basic DBS arranged and funded by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out domestic EICR testing to Gentoo domestic and non-domestic properties.
Support teams to carry out repairs, maintenance and installation as required.
Complete all necessary electronic certification as required by the Group in line with relevant British Standards and Regulatory bodies applicable to the work carried out.
Ensure all work carried out meets the minimum standards set by the current
Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (currently 18th edition) and Gentoo Group.
Carry out all works in an efficient, timely manner
Liaise with Line Managers regarding the status of all work.
The Group operate an Emergency Out of Hours Service, which you may be required to work on a rota basis as and when required.
What we are looking for:
A full UK driver’s licence.
Proven ability and experience carrying out domestic EICR testing in accordance with relevant specifications and to current BS 7671:2018 Regulations as amended.
City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent – Inspection and Testing Certificate is highly desirable - if you do not currently hold this, you must be willing to work toward achieving it within an agreed timescale.
Demonstrable ability to carry out electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance as required by the Group and in accordance with relevant specifications, standards and regulatory bodies.
Served a recognised (Indentured) Electrical apprenticeship with City & Guilds 2361 part 1 & 2 or equivalent or NVQ Level 3.
Be fully conversant and competent to carry out works in accordance with the current Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations/BS7671 plus all ongoing revisions.
Proven ability to carry out electrical installations, repairs, maintenance and testing as required by the Group and in accordance with relevant specifications, standards and Regulatory bodies.
Proven ability to carry out inspection, testing and certification.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety Regulations.
Ability to carry out minor building and plumbing works associated with electrical works, for example, minor plaster patching/making good and connecting water supplies to showers.
A flexible approach to meet the demands of the role.
Competence in the use of handheld IT systems.
A logical approach to fault-finding and problem-solving.
Some of our great benefits include:
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
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