Electrician

VGC; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform & PPE

Tablet & phone

Tools insurance

Job summary

VGC in Eastleigh is seeking a qualified Electrician to join the Responsive Repairs Team. You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and restore services safely and efficiently across the South.

The role offers a salary up to £43,000 per year, a company van, 40-hour week, and on‑site work in residential properties. Applicants should be fully qualified (NVQ/AM2) with driving licence and NICEIC software experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold Fully Qualified Electrician status with NVQ and AM2.
• Proficient in fault finding and diagnostics.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with NICEIC software or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical repairs and minor upgrades safely.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs promptly.
• Deliver high workmanship and customer service.
• Work independently to resolve issues and plan workload.
• Cover areas including Petersfield, Bordon, Alton, and Guildford with travel minimized.

Skills

Fully qualified Electrician

Fault finding & diagnostics

Independent worker

Good communication

Education

NVQ and AM2

Tools

NICEIC software

Job description

Electrician

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus company van

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Eastleigh

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

The Role

Electrician - Responsive Repairs Team

Join a responsive electrical maintenance team providing reactive and emergency electrical repairs across the South region. You'll play a key role in ensuring customers' homes remain safe, functional, and well maintained by delivering high-quality repairs and solutions right first time.

When customers report electrical issues within their homes, you'll be responsible for diagnosing problems, carrying out repairs, and restoring services efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of electrical repairs and minor upgrade works.
• Carry out fault finding, repairs, replacement of electrical accessories, and small rewiring projects.
• Deliver a high standard of workmanship and customer service.
• Work independently to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Cover areas including Petersfield, Bordon, Alton, and Guildford, with work scheduled to minimise travel where possible.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with current regulations.

About You

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of this role, so you'll need excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified Electrician (including NVQ and AM2).
• Experience using NICEIC certification software or similar systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.

Desirable

• Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, or a similar customer-focused environment.

What You'll Receive

• Company van and fuel card
• Uniform and PPE
• Tablet and mobile phone
• Van racking, secure storage vault, and inverter
• Insurance cover for tools stored in the vehicle (you will need to provide your own hand and power tools)

The role also includes participation in an on-call rota approximately every six weeks, with additional standby and call-out payments.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service. If you enjoy problem solving, working independently, and making a real difference to customers in their homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.