Electrician

Posting date:	16 April 2026
Salary:	£39,429 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 May 2026
Location:	NE12 8EG
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Karbon Homes
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	RQ00001636-60897

Summary

Come and make a difference at Karbon as an Electrician

We’re looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Electrician in the Compliance Team to ensure we remain compliant and keep our customers safe.

About The Role

We have vacancies within our Electrical Compliance Teams who are delivering cyclical electrical testing & smoke alarm upgrades in our domestic homes. This is part of our on-going commitment to keep our customers, colleagues and stakeholders safe. However, you’d be expected to work across all of property services as required.

About You

The successful applicants must undertake all aspects of electrical work and be preferably experienced in all installation and maintenance work in domestic and non-domestic premises, including Mains Distribution, 3 phase and Electrical Inspection and Testing.

You should hold relevant qualifications (refer to person specification) and also have experience of the trade.

Customer service skills are essential for this role as is an excellent knowledge of health and safety.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our Smoke alarm / EICR Compliance team led by:

Luke Fraser – Electrical Compliance Team Manager (Smoke)

Gary Charlton – Electrical Compliance Team Manager (EICR)

If you require further information about the role, please contact:

Luke Fraser – 07736 942737, Luke.Fraser@karbonhomes.co.uk

Gary Charlton – 07719 976926, Gary.Charlton@karbonhomes.co.uk

Key Details

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Electrician – Permanent role
  
  • Salary is £39,429 per annum
    
    • Location: Throughout the North-East
      
      • Company van provided
        
        • 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
          

          - The successful applicant will be required to cover out of hours standby, which attracts a standby payment

          • There will be an opportunity to earn additional money through overtime
            

            We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

            The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

            Why Join Us?

            We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

            • 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
              
              • Birthday leave
                
                • Occupational pension
                  
                  • Health cash plan
                    
                    • Flexible benefits pot
                      
                      • Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
                        

                        Ready To Apply?

                        If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:– https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

                        We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

                        Key Dates

                        Closing date for applications

                        Thursday 30 April 2026

                        We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications - so don’t wait too long to apply!

                        Interview date

                        Monday 11 May 2026

                        Applications will be reviewed regularly, therefore we encourage you to apply early as we have the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

                        We’re Inclusive

                        We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

                        Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

                        A Note for Recruitment Agencies

                        We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!