Domestic Electrician

Winner Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

PDA & work uniform provided

Long-service awards

Job summary

Winner Recruitment is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our client’s team in Wyton, Cambridgeshire. You will perform electrical installations, repairs and planned maintenance across domestic properties, including voids and reactive work, ensuring high standards and customer service.

The role requires 18th Edition BS7671, NVQ3 in Electrical Installation, and the ability to work independently with good fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or City & Guilds equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Experience carrying out electrical installations, testing and fault diagnosis independently.
• Knowledge of domestic electrical systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and installations across domestic and commercial properties.
• Undertake planned works and void programmes, including rewires and consumer unit replacements.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and diagnose faults.
• Carry out electrical testing and EICRs and remedial works.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 (18th Edition) regulations.
• Maintain accurate job records and certifications using PDA or mobile devices.
• Communicate professionally with residents, clients and colleagues.
• Participate in a rotational out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault diagnosis

Health & Safety

PDA usage

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition (BS7671)

Tools

PDA devices

Mobile job management systems

Job description

Electrician

Location:

Wyton, Cambridgeshire

Salary:

Up to £41,600 depending on experience

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a national property maintenance and building services provider, for a qualified Electrician to join their team based in Wyton.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical installations, repairs and maintenance across a range of domestic properties, covering planned works, voids and responsive maintenance.

This is a varied role suited to a qualified Electrician with strong fault-finding skills, a good understanding of current electrical regulations and the ability to deliver a high standard of work while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and installations across domestic and commercial properties.
• Undertake planned works and void programmes, including full and partial rewires, consumer unit replacements, smoke alarms, extractor fans, shower circuits and general electrical remedials.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Carry out electrical inspection and testing, including EICRs and any necessary remedial works.
• Ensure all electrical installations and repairs comply with current BS7671 (18th Edition) regulations.
• Complete job records, certification, materials and timesheets using a PDA or mobile device.
• Communicate professionally with residents, clients and colleagues.
• Liaise with the Electrical Supervisor regarding technical issues, materials and work progress.
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe working practices at all times.
• Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety and company procedures.
• Participate in a rotational out-of-hours call-out rota.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a qualified Electrician, ideally within domestic maintenance or social housing.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or an equivalent City & Guilds qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Experience carrying out electrical installations, testing and fault diagnosis independently.
• Knowledge of domestic electrical systems, including electric heating, storage heaters and cooker circuits.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, safe isolation and permit-to-work procedures.
• Confident using PDA devices and mobile job management systems.
• Must hold, or be immediately eligible for, Security Check (SC) clearance and meet BPSS requirements.
• Willingness to undertake security vetting and periodic renewals.

Desirable

• Experience working within planned works, voids or responsive maintenance programmes.
• Previous experience within social housing or MOD contracts.
• 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection and Testing qualification.
• Knowledge of PAS 2035/2038 and retrofit or decarbonisation projects.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £41,600, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• PDA and work uniform provided.
• Long-service awards at key milestones.
• One paid volunteering day each year.