Electrical Installer - Permanent Position
Location: East London
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Package
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established client for an experienced Electrical Installer to join their team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be working across social housing properties throughout East London, carrying out a range of electrical installation and upgrade works. The role will have a particular focus on submain upgrades, electrical distribution and lighting installations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Installer looking for a long-term permanent position, with a competitive salary and package.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical installation and upgrade works across social housing properties in East London.
- Complete submain upgrades and associated electrical distribution works.
- Install, replace and upgrade lighting systems, including communal and residential areas.
- Carry out electrical works in occupied and unoccupied social housing properties.
- Work from electrical drawings, specifications and site instructions.
- Test installations and ensure all works are completed to the required standard.
- Identify faults and report any issues requiring further attention.
- Ensure all installations comply with current electrical regulations and relevant standards.
- Work safely and in accordance with site-specific health & safety requirements.
- Manage and prioritise your own workload to meet project deadlines.
- Coordinate effectively with other trades and members of the site team.
- Communicate professionally with residents, clients, contractors and site management where required.
- Maintain accurate records of completed works and report progress as required.
Essential Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong time-management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work to project programmes.
- Good people management and coordination skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Professional and courteous approach when working within residential properties.
- Ability to manage changing workloads and priorities.
Experience
Candidates should have:
- Proven experience working as an Electrical Installer.
- Experience with Site Temps / temporary site electrical installations - essential.
- Strong experience in electrical installation and upgrade works.
- Experience carrying out submain upgrades and electrical distribution works.
- Experience installing and upgrading lighting systems.
- Experience working within social housing or residential environments.
- Experience working in occupied properties is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
- Experience managing and prioritising your own workload.
- Experience working under pressure and to strict deadlines.
- Experience coordinating with other trades and site teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
- ECS Card.
- City & Guilds electrical qualification or equivalent.
- Current electrical regulations certification.
- Minimum Grade C in Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualification.
- Proven electrical installation experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within social housing.
- Experience of submain upgrades and lighting projects.
- Experience working within occupied residential properties.
Package
- Additional package.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- East London-based projects.
- Long-term career opportunity.
- Training and development provided.