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Elite Operative : Domestic Electrician
Join Gilmartins as an Elite Operative: Earn a GBP 50,000 Basic
We Are Building the Best Trade Team in Social Housing Repairs
Gilmartins is expanding, and we are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us as an Elite Operative.
This is not just another trade role. This is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership.
Who We Are Recruiting
Experienced, high-performing tradespersons across the South East London area (including Kennington, Streatham, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Southwark, Lambeth). Must be willing to work in all specified areas.
We are hiring for the following trade:
Job Title: Domestic Electrician
Requirements:
- Qualified to 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent electrician qualification)
- BS7671:2018 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations
- 2391 Testing and Inspection qualification
Benefits
- GBP 50,000 basic salary
- Permanent, full-time employment with monthly pay
- Company van and fuel card (for business use only, no personal use)
- Personnel Digital Assistant (PDA) & branded uniform
- Long-term job security and stable, local workstreams
- Career progression opportunities
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What Makes a Gilmartins Elite Operative Different?
We are looking for operatives who:
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Provide excellent customer service
- Complete jobs right the first time
- Operate professionally and safely at all times
- Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams
- Support and mentor other operatives
- Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
- Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment
- Represencing the business professionally in every action
This Role Is Not for Everyone
The Elite Operative role comes with strict standards, accountability, and responsibility. Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Consistently exceed KPI performance
- Maintain high-quality inspection scores
- Demonstrate excellent reliability and punctuality
- Keep vechan stock organised and controlled
- Maintain a clean and professional vehicle
- Follow all health and safety and asbestos procedures
- Use technology and PDAs correctly
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Take ownership of jobs from start to finish
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Experience Required
Applicants must have:
- Proven experience in social housing reactive maintenance
- Relevant trade qualifications for domestic electricians
- Full manual driving licence (automatic vans not available)
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in occupied properties
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively
Why Join Gilmartins?
At Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams. Because we trust that the people on the front line are the heart of our business, we reward excellence.
We are investing heavily in building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector, and we want ambitious individuals who want recognition and rewards for delivering at the highest level.
If you’re disheartened from being a number in your career and genuinely believe you are the best in your trade, we want to hear from you.
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Positions are limited, and we're seeking the right candidates ASAP.
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