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Electrician
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5241 (94% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Greenwich Borough Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Job Introduction
Electrician
Craft A - £48,617
Engineering Services, part of the Repairs and Investment group are seeking to recruit to an Electrician to complement our existing team.
You will have Level 3 Qualified Electrician to 18th Edition inclusive of AM2.
Extensive experience of domestic and Communal wiring systems.
A sound electrical background, excellent practical skills and a thorough knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation (inc COSHH 2002, EAWR 1989, WAHR2005) & a working knowledge of the current Building Regulations.
Experienced on installation and fault diagnosis on all types of electrical installations compliant with BS7671, to its latest edition.
You must be able to work under your own supervision or as part of a team.
A full manual UK driving licence is required with no previous DR10/DG10 disqualifications in the last 5 years as you will be required to drive a company vehicle.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
Attached documents:
- Electrician JD 16072026.pdf - Job description
- Electrician PS V5.pdf - Person specification
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 5241 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~91k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Greenwich Borough Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5241 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.