Electrician

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Belfast; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service housing organization is seeking an electrical maintenance technician to conduct diagnostics and health tests in housing properties across Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will have completed an electrical apprenticeship and be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A transport form will be provided for duties across various locations.

Benefits

Transport provided

Qualifications

• Have successfully completed a time served or skills electrical apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics in properties.
• Carry out health and safety testing of equipment.
• Uphold safety guidelines and comply with all regulations.

Education

Time served or skills electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Job details

Job ref: 2025-1
Job type: Permanent
Location: Belfast Area & Portadown * See Job Summary
Salary: £31,586 - £35,235
Closing date: Thursday 25 Dec 2025 16:30

Location - Depot base available is Portadown and Cloughfern, Newtownabbey, areas of works will initially cover North and West Belfast but may be required to work across other depots across NI

Job purpose

To contribute, to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by conducting electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics in Housing Executive properties and carry out health and safety testing of equipment, while upholding safety guidelines and complying with all applicable Codes and Regulations in line with our vision and values as outlined below.

Requirements

1. Have successfully completed a time served or skills electrical apprenticeship.

A form of transport will be provided to enable the post holder to carry out their duties

Application process

Application should be made using the online application form. Instructions on how to complete the online form appear once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.

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It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.

The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.

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