Location
Lynton House, Ilford, London Borough of Redbridge

Hours
Permanent - Full Time

Salary
£43,449 per annum

About the Role
Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough, known for its excellent schools, affordable housing, quality open spaces and rapid transport connections. Redbridge Facilities Management maintains over 600 properties including schools, offices, community centres and public buildings across the borough, ensuring estates are safe, warm and well maintained.

We are seeking a practical, qualified and versatile FM Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician with strong electrical expertise to join our responsive maintenance team. You will carry out planned and reactive repairs, maintenance and minor improvements across Redbridge’s property portfolio.

Electrical work is your core strength, but you will also confidently handle general building, plumbing, heating and carpentry tasks. You will work both independently and as part of a team, delivering high-quality work to residents, schools and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out electrical installations, repairs, testing and fault-finding including lighting, power, circuits, consumer units and fixed wiring
- Complete multi-trade tasks such as basic plumbing, heating, joinery, plastering and general building repairs
- Attend emergency call-outs (shared rota) for electrical faults, safety issues and urgent repairs
- Inspect, test and maintain electrical systems; complete periodic checks and certificates
- Diagnose faults accurately and carry out repairs efficiently and safely
- Record all work digitally, logging jobs, materials used, time taken and uploading photos via mobile system
- Work to strict health & safety standards, wiring regulations (BS 7671) and council policies
- Liaise directly with residents, tenants and site staff, explaining work clearly and courteously
- Support planned maintenance programmes and minor improvement projects

Experience
- Electrical: City & Guilds 2365 / Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent; current 18th Edition BS 7671; able to test, inspect, fault-find and issue certificates
- Multi-Trade: Practical experience in plumbing, heating, joinery or building repairs with confidence in routine tasks
- Compliance: Up-to-date knowledge of electrical safety, health & safety at work, and working in occupied premises
- Travel: Full valid clean UK manual driving licence essential; own transport or council vehicle provided
- Skills: Good verbal communication; able to use mobile devices/apps for job logging; reliable, self-motivated and tidy

About You
You are a practical and versatile technician with strong electrical skills and the ability to confidently undertake multi-trade maintenance tasks. You work well both independently and as part of a team, delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service to residents, schools and staff. You are reliable, self-motivated and committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications
City & Guilds 2365 / Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification, current 18th Edition BS 7671 certification, and relevant multi-trade practical experience.