Overview
An exciting opportunity within Durham County Council’s Compliance Team for an Electrical Safety Compliance Technician. You will serve as the designated competent person for electrical safety and compliance across the council’s portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Act as the central point of contact for internal teams and external contractors.
- Ensure systems and records are accurately maintained and up to date.
- Carry out checks on completed works to uphold quality standards.
- Support a consistent and compliant approach across all services.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant electrical technical discipline.
- City & Guilds 2382-18 IET 18th Edition qualification or latest update.
- City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspecting & Testing qualification.
- Required to pass an in‑house driving assessment and apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Safeguarding
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check covering the Children’s Barred List and/or Adults Barred List.
Interview
Interviews will be held on 28th July 2026. A guaranteed interview scheme is available for applicants who meet all essential criteria and indicate a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or veteran.
Offer and Benefits
- Competitive rewards package including attractive salary.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service).
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where applicable.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Do not send CVs. Use the “Person Specification” section of the form to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
If you require assistance when applying, contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 or via email Recruitmentresources@durham.gov.uk.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the role, contact John Potter at John.Potter2@durham.gov.uk.
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