Qualified Electrician - Social Housing Repairs

Job DescriptionJob Title: Qualified Electrician – Social Housing Repairs
Location: Various sites (tenant and client premises)
Rate: £26.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Ongoing / Full-time About the Role:
We are currently seeking a fully qualified and experienced Electrician to join our Repairs & Maintenance team. You will be responsible for carrying out a full range of electrical repairs and installations within residential properties, including both responsive repairs and planned works, ensuring a high standard of workmanship and excellent customer service.
This is a hands-on role working in tenants' homes and client premises, both internally and externally. You’ll also be expected to have additional skills across other trades and a flexible approach to multi-trade work. What You’ll Be Doing:

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• Carrying out electrical repairs, installations, and maintenance across housing stock.

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• Supporting the delivery of responsive repairs, planned works, and void property refurbishments.

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• Working to strict deadlines and budgets, escalating variations to supervisors when needed.

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• Interpreting construction drawings and specifications effectively.

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• Ensuring all works comply with relevant building regulations and health & safety standards.

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• Recording works in real time using PDA devices.

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• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional communication at all times.

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• Supervising and mentoring apprentices as required, including reporting on their progress.

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• Operating a company van in line with the council’s vehicle policy.

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What We’re Looking For:

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• Proven experience in social housing repairs and maintenance (SH experience essential).

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• Strong understanding of current building regulations and compliance requirements.

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• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

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• Confidence using digital work management systems (PDAs).

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• A team player with a commitment to high-quality workmanship and safety.

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Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

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• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

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• \nJIB Gold Card ()

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• Full UK driving licence (essential)

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What’s Provided:

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• \nCompany van\n

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• Fuel card

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• Uniform

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• Trade card

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• Ongoing support and training

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• Opportunity to work with a respected team in a stable and structured environment

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If this position is of any interest to you, apply today or contact Zach on the following.
01772 208 966
Zach.Jordan@servicecare.org.uk