Electrician

Randstad CPE; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance and Testing Electrician in Eastleigh. Responsibilities include executing electrical tests and inspections, performing remedial work, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 and other relevant certifications, with experience in social housing being advantageous. A competitive salary and company benefits such as a van and fuel card are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Provided company van

Fuel card

Company tablet and mobile phone

Full uniform and necessary PPE

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding.
• Experience working within a social housing or maintenance environment is highly advantageous.
• Full, current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Execute the 5-year cyclical testing and inspection program on all properties.
• Perform Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and remedial work.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults promptly and efficiently.
• Install and upgrade communal lighting systems.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, testing, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault-finding

NICEIC certification processes

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance

City & Guilds 2382-18

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 2382-18 (or equivalent) – 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2) certification – mandatory requirement.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 combined (Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations) – 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.
• 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.

Please 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.