Elite Operative – Domestic Electrician

About the role

Gilmartins is seeking an Elite Operative – Domestic Electrician to join its expanding trade team delivering social‑housing repairs across North East London. This permanent, full‑time position offers a £50,000 basic salary and a range of benefits for experienced electricians who thrive on quality, reliability and customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality electrical work to social‑housing properties.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with tenants and office teams.
• Complete jobs correctly the first time, adhering to health, safety and asbestos procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct, attendance and time‑keeping.
• Support and mentor fellow operatives and respect company assets.

Required profile

• Proven experience in social‑housing reactive maintenance.
• Strong reliability, KPI performance and quality inspection scores.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads under pressure and take ownership from start to finish.
• Full manual driving licence (automatic vans not provided).

Required skills

• Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent qualification).
• BS 7671:2018 Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).
• Testing & Inspection qualification.
• Full manual driving licence.

What we offer

• £50,000 basic salary, paid monthly.
• Permanent, full‑time contract.
• Company van with fuel card (business use only) and PDA.
• Branded uniform and career progression opportunities.
• Long‑term job security with stable, local workstreams.