Electrician

Randstad Construction and Property; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property company in Eastleigh seeks a skilled Maintenance and Testing Electrician to ensure safety standards across properties. Responsibilities include executing electrical testing, conducting inspections, and performing maintenance in social housing. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience, as well as a UK driving license. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a company van and tools allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Provided company van

Fuel card

Company tablet and mobile phone

Full uniform and necessary PPE

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations required.
• Experience in social housing or maintenance environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute the 5-year cyclical testing and inspection program.
• Perform Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR).
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults promptly.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault diagnosis

Testing and certification

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance

City & Guilds 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

AM2 certification

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395

Job description

Electrician

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and professional Maintenance and Testing Electrician to join our dedicated team, responsible for ensuring the safety and high standards of our properties across the Eastleigh area. This role focuses heavily on electrical testing and certification, coupled with essential maintenance and upgrade work within occupied and void social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the 5-year cyclical testing and inspection program on all properties, including residential homes and communal areas.
• Perform Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and remedial work as required.
• Carry out initial verification, inspection, and testing for new installations and upgrades.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults promptly and efficiently as part of the repairs service for customers.
• Complete electrical works within empty homes ("Voids") to ensure swift re-letting.
• Contribute to planned work programs, including kitchen, bathroom, and heating upgrades.
• Install and upgrade communal lighting systems.
• Accurately complete and issue NICEIC certification (or similar software equivalent) for all works performed.
• Ensure all work complies with the latest regulations, including the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain a professional, friendly, and courteous demeanor when interacting with residents and colleagues.
• Uphold a high standard of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance (or equivalent recognised apprenticeship).
• City & Guilds 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (or equivalent).
• AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2) certification – a mandatory requirement.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 combined (Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations) – a mandatory requirement.
• Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding.
• Demonstrable experience with NICEIC certification processes or equivalent software.
• Experience working within a social housing, domestic, or maintenance environment is highly advantageous.
• Hold a full, current UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary.
• Provided company van (fitted with a van vault, racking, and inverter).
• Fuel card.
• Company tablet and mobile phone.
• Full uniform and necessary PPE.
• Opportunity to work across the Eastleigh, Andover, Southampton, and Salisbury areas.
• Note: The successful applicant will be required to supply their own hand tools and 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.