Domestic Electrician (18th Edition)

Incommunities; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Housing Pension Scheme with up‑

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and qualification support

Wellbeing and discounts hub

Job summary

Incommunities, based in Bradford, is seeking an experienced Electrician to install, service and maintain electrical installations across properties in the Bradford district. You will diagnose faults, perform safety checks, and ensure compliance with wiring regulations while communicating clearly with customers.

Ideal candidates possess NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent, experience with EV charging or PV is a plus, and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum to know electrical systems, installation, maintenance, and fault rectification.
• Excellent customer communication and empathy when explaining work to customers.
• Confidence to work at height and in confined spaces; ability to move equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain electrical installations per Wiring Regulations.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment and rectify.
• Perform routine safety checks and report non-compliant installations.
• Advise on action and coordinate with Repairs Service Centre if outside core trade.
• Communicate work performed with customers to ensure understanding and satisfaction.
• Follow HASAWA and related safety regulations; update system information.
• Originating and maintaining up-to-date work documentation.
• Travel to properties across the Bradford district; use work van.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Drive safely

Manual driving license

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

In 2024 we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Install, service and maintain electrical installations in accordance with current edition of Wiring Regulations and IET.
• Assessment, tracing, diagnostics and rectification of faults using relevant testing and measuring equipment.
• Routine safety checks and reporting of faulty installations that do not comply with safety within the regulations.
• Assess work required and make recommendations on action to be taken, ensuring this is reported back to the Repairs Service Centre if it is outside of your core trade in order for them to arrange another team to attend.
• Communicate the work undertaken with the customer, using empathy and patience to ensure they are satisfied and understand the process that needs to be taken.
• Abide by the requirements of HASAWA and all other related safety regulations.
• Update system information using Dynamic Repairs Scheduler.
• Originate, maintain and provide updated work documentation as required.
• Driving to and from properties around the Bradford district (work van provided for work travel only).

• Substantial and up to date knowledge and practical experience of electrical systems, including design, installation, maintenance and repair. Being apprentice trained would be advantageous.
• A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 Electrical, C&G 2391 Inspection and testing and Level 3 award in 18th Edition wiring regulation BS7671 2018.
• Experience in E.V Charging, PV, FA systems, emergency lighting, CCTV, intercoms/door entry.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills including being able to listen to customer problems, empathise and explain clearly what work will be undertaken to fix the problem.
• Confidence and the ability to work at height, in confined spaces as well as be able to carry and move equipment.
• A full current UK driving license, able to drive manual fleet and the ability to drive across the region to deliver services at different locations as required.
• Awareness of Health and Safety systems such as COSHH and HASAWA.
• A full set of your own hand tools.
• Knowledge of electrical services within a housing association and/or experience of E.V. Charging, PV would help but is not essential.
• Right to work in the UK, visa sponsorship is not available.
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

• Salary of £41,618 per year (37 hours per week)
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employers contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! AtIncommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know thatdiverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based inBradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we servevibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providingsafe, affordable homesandimproving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed tosupport you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be aMindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.