Electrician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company in Andover is seeking a skilled Electrician to oversee electrical testing and maintenance. This role involves executing safety inspections, managing repairs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a domestic setting, along with a full UK Driving Licence. Competitive salary and benefits provided, with travel required within the operational area.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van

Fuel card

Work tablet and mobile phone

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Current 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification.
• A current, full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working within the social housing sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical safety inspection program across properties.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults reported by residents.
• Ensure adherence to the IET Wiring Regulations.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reactive maintenance

Planning maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

AM2 Certificate

Electrical Inspection qualification

Job description

Electrician

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an accomplished and focused Electrician to take on a pivotal role within our property services team, primarily operating within Andover and the surrounding areas. This position demands a specialist in electrical testing and certification, coupled with the proven ability to execute high-quality reactive and planned maintenance work across our social housing stock.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Mandatory Testing Program:

  • Lead and execute the mandated five-year cyclical electrical safety inspection program across all properties, including individual homes and associated communal zones.

  • Produce meticulous Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and accurately complete subsequent required remedial actions.

  • Perform initial verification and final commissioning tests for all new installations and circuit modifications.

• Repairs, Upgrades, and Voids:

  • Provide a comprehensive repairs service, efficiently diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults reported by residents.

  • Deliver all necessary electrical installations and checks to facilitate the rapid turnaround of empty properties ("Voids").

  • Support major planned investment projects by completing electrical elements for kitchen, bathroom, and heating system modernizations.

  • Install, upgrade, and maintain communal lighting systems and associated circuitry.

• Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure strict adherence to the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) in all work practices.

  • Utilise digital platforms (e.g., NICEIC-compliant software) to accurately generate and issue all required electrical safety certificates and documentation.

  • Maintain clear, precise, and up-to-date electronic records of all completed work orders and testing results.

• Customer Interaction:

  • Maintain a courteous and professional manner at all times when dealing with residents and team members.

  • Uphold the company's commitment to delivering reliable, safe, and quality workmanship.

Essential Qualifications and Prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following essential criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or verifiable equivalent apprenticeship/training.

• Current 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification (e.g., C&G 2382-18).

• AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2) Certificate - This is a strict requirement.

• A recognised qualification in Electrical Inspection, Testing, and Certification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or the combined 2394/2395 units).

• Proven history of delivering maintenance and installation services, ideally within a domestic setting.

• A current, full UK Driving Licence.

• Experience working within the social housing sector is desirable.

Benefits and Logistics

• Competitive salary structure.

• Provision of a fully equipped company van (including inverter, secure racking, and van vault).

• Company fuel card, work tablet, and mobile phone.

• Full uniform and all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• While the primary area of focus is Andover, travel will be required to cover the wider operational patch (Salisbury, Eastleigh, Southampton, Winchester).

Note to Candidates: You will be expected to supply your own inventory of electrical hand tools and portable power tools.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.