Electrician

Example Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Electrician for a permanent role covering Newham and Romford. The position offers a company van, fuel card, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 23 days holiday and perks. Key responsibilities include maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance reporting within residential settings. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, reputable, and growing organisation.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Birthday day off

Company van + fuel card

Complete van stock

Long service awards

Perkbox membership

Annual volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience completing EICRs in social or private housing is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of electrical systems.
• Trace and diagnose faults to ensure safety and reliability.
• Replace electrical fittings and rewire domestic properties.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Fault diagnosis and repair

Compliance reporting

Education

18th Edition qualification

Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Electrician - Social Housing Maintenance (Permanent)

Newham and Romford

Van + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

Example Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading social housing providers. Established in 1986, this organisation has grown year on year — not with the aim of being the biggest, but with a clear mission to be the best. They work alongside major building owners, landlords, and facilities management companies, delivering high-quality repairs, planned maintenance, and improvement works across all property sectors.

They are now seeking a skilled Electrician to join their team on a permanent basis, covering the Newham and Romford areas on a Maintenance Direct Contract.

⭐ What's in it for you?

• 23 days holiday (increasing with service, up to an additional 5 days)
• Birthday day off after 1 year
• Company van + fuel card supplied
• Complete van stock provided
• Weekend out-of-hours work available
• Long service awards to recognise key milestones
• Perkbox membership - enjoy free coffees, cinema tickets, travel discounts & more
• Annual volunteer day, fully paid, to support a cause you care about

🔧 Your Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing on electrical systems and appliances to the highest standard
• Trace, diagnose, and repair faults, ensuring all systems are safe and serviceable
• Report any non‑compliant installations or appliances
• Replace electrical sockets, fittings, and consumer units
• Rewire domestic properties (both occupied and void homes)
• Ensure all work aligns with current regulations and company standards

✔️ What You'll Need

• 18th Edition qualification
• Level 3 NVQ
• Proven experience completing EICRs within social housing and/or private housing settings

👋 Interested? Let's Talk!

If you're an experienced electrician looking to join a supportive, reputable, and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

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