Electrician jobs in Tenterden

Robert Heath Heating | Part of the Daikin Group

Location: Field-based / On-site (Southeast UK)

Salary: £40,000.00 per annum + Overtime opportunities

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

Take your electrical career into the future with Robert Heath Heating (RHH). Established in 1979, we are a trusted leader in delivering domestic, commercial, and renewable mechanical and electrical services across the social housing and public sectors.

Now, as an integral part of the Daikin Group—a global pioneer in sustainable heating and climate technology—we combine over four decades of local community service with world-leading green technology. Supporting more than 120,000 properties across the UK, we are actively expanding our electrical operations to drive the UK’s transition to low-carbon living.

We are looking for a qualified, proactive Electrician to deliver high-quality domestic electrical, heating, and renewable installations and maintenance across our Southeast contracts.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: £40,000.00 per annum
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week (steady hours, no scheduled weekend shifts)
• Holiday Allowance: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Tools & Kit: Fully equipped company van, fuel card, professional tooling, and modern PDA/smartphone
• Financial Security: Contributory workplace pension scheme and Death in Service life assurance
• Daikin Academy Training: Dedicated investment in industry-accredited renewable training (Heat Pumps, Solar PV, EV, and MVHR)

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of our regional electrical division, you will carry out a broad spectrum of domestic and renewable works to the highest safety and regulatory standards:

• Renewables & Clean Energy: Install, wire, and service Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), Solar PV systems, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), and EV charging points.
• Heating Controls & Wiring: Wire, upgrade, and fault-find on central heating systems, S-plan/Y-plan controls, and modern smart thermostats.
• Domestic Electrical Maintenance: Deliver routine servicing, preventative maintenance, planned remedial works, and responsive repairs across domestic properties.
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), install smoke/heat/CO alarm systems (LD2/LD1 compliance), and ensure all works strictly align with BS 7671 (18th Edition).
• Quality & Reporting: Complete digital job sheets, certification, and test results promptly via handheld PDA devices.

What You Bring

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 / equivalent)
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in domestic electrical maintenance or installations
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check
• Strong customer-facing communication skills and comfort using digital apps/PDAs for job reporting

Desirable:

• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification)
• JIB Gold Card
• Prior experience with S-plan/Y-plan wiring or renewable technologies (Heat pumps, Solar PV, or EV chargers)

Future-Proof Your Career

The future of heating and building services is electric. As a Daikin Group company, we are dedicated to closing the green skills gap by actively investing in our engineers. We provide fully funded training pathways, including:

• MCS-accredited renewables training
• Heat pump system wiring and controls certification
• Solar PV, battery storage, and EV infrastructure accreditations
• Structured routes into supervisory, technical compliance, and contract management roles

Ready to Apply?

Join a forward-thinking business backed by one of the world’s largest heating and cooling manufacturers. Submit your CV today to take the next step in your career.

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Work Location: On the road