Job Title: Electrician
Company: KDE Ltd
Location: Our Head Office is based in Preston Brook, with travel to sites from home address or Head Office as required.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
About the Company: KDE Ltd is a leading electrical contracting company that has been providing a range of services to clients across the North West of England for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our high-quality workmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
We are looking for a fully qualified Electrician to join our reactive team. You’ll respond to electrical faults and breakdowns across residential and commercial properties, diagnosing and repairing issues quickly and safely to keep disruption to a minimum. This role suits someone who thrives on variety, works well under pressure and represents the company professionally on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance calls and electrical breakdowns across residential and commercial properties
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime and disruption to clients
- Carry out first and second fix electrical works, including replacing faulty components, wiring, accessories and consumer units
- Complete emergency and priority repairs within agreed response time and SLA targets
- Participate in an on-call rota, providing out-of-hours emergency callout cover on a scheduled basis
- Accurately complete job cards, worksheets and reports for every callout, recording work carried out, materials used and time on site
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, tenants, site managers and other trades, keeping them updated on progress
- Identify and report additional remedial or follow-on works required, escalating to the office or client as appropriate
- Maintain van stock and manage your workload efficiently by liaising with our Customer Service and Management teams
- Follow site-specific RAMS and comply with CDM 2015 and site safety procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area at all times
Requirements
- Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), current
- Proven experience in reactive or breakdown maintenance electrical work
- Valid CSCS/ECS card (Gold Card preferred)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a range of installations
- Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Reliable, punctual and able to manage your own workload independently
- Full UK driving licence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Willingness to participate in an on-call/callout rota
What we offer
- Company van and fuel card.
- Competitive hourly rate with overtime and on-call allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Additional annual leave entitlement.
- Retail discounts and savings platform.
- Employee wellbeing portal, including EAP and Digital GP access.
- Paid volunteering opportunities.
- Employee referral programme.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Company events.
- Supportive, friendly, and professional team environment.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Work Location: On the road
