Electrician

Position to cover Basingstoke, Hook and Frimley

Electrician – Full-Time

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a fully qualified experienced Electrician to join friendly family run company.

This role will involve providing electrical maintenance and support across to cover our five care homes and Oakley Hall hotel based in Basingstoke, Hook and Frimley. For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to help shape and grow a new service area from the ground up, with the support of an established and trusted business.

We are not a volume-based business, and we do not expect our engineers to rush from job to job. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service and taking a planned and preventative approach to maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and right the first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical testing, inspection and certification, including EICRs
• Installation, maintenance and upgrading of electrical systems
• Consumer unit replacements and electrical rewires
• Completing small electrical works and reactive repairs
• Planned preventative maintenance across our properties
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with current regulations and health and safety requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and certification

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A positive, proactive and professional approach
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
• A commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship

Knowledge and Experience Required

• A minimum of three years' post-qualification experience in electrical installation, maintenance, service or repair
• Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation or an equivalent recognised qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience carrying out electrical inspection and testing
• A full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician looking for a varied role with the opportunity to make a real difference and develop a growing electrical service within an established organisation.

If you are a reliable, skilled and motivated electrician who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, we would love to hear from you.

Starting salary up to £45,000.00 per year,

Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm including breaks

As well as a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits.

• 28 days Holiday (for full time workers including bank holidays) 
• Comprehensive induction training
• Ongoing training and development 
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid breaks
• Free Uniform

Forest Care

Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset.