Electrician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Fareham; On-site; GBP 36,500 - 49,350; Full time

Job summary

Construction, Property and Engineering is looking for an Electrician to join our Social Housing team in Fareham. This permanent, full-time position offers hands-on electrical work and career progression within a supportive workplace.

The successful candidate will have strong electrical expertise, a proactive attitude, and the flexibility to handle broader tasks while delivering reliable, safe services for tenants and residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations (17th Edition knowledge desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• DBS check will be required prior to starting the role.

Responsibilities

• Inspections & Repairs: Carry out electrical testing, inspections, reactive repairs, and fault finding.
• Installations & Rewires: Execute full domestic electrical rewires, kitchen/bathroom installations, and domestic heating system installations.
• Emergency Response: Diagnose and rectify electrical faults swiftly, responding efficiently to emergency situations.
• Workplace Efficiency: Complete tasks cost‑effectively, minimizing non‑productive time, and maintaining open lines of communication with Supervisors and Resource Controllers.
• Compliance & Safety: Strictly adhere to company Health & Safety rules, employing RAMS, and proper PPE at all times.
• Documentation & Asset Management: Keep clear, accurate records of work and ensure tools and equipment are kept safe and in top working order.

Skills

Strong communication

Tenant management

Safety first mindset

CSCS card

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection

18th Edition Electrical Regulations

Full UK Driving Licence

DBS check

Job description

Electrician - Social Housing

Location: Fareham

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Rewards: £43,000 - Plus van and fuel card

About the Role

We are a leading provider of professional construction, refurbishment, building maintenance, and facilities management services across the South of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, enthusiastic, and highly skilled Electrician to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well-suited to an individual looking to advance their career and gain hands‑on experience in a thriving, supportive workplace.

If you bring a strong "can‑do" attitude, a flexible approach to your work, and solid core electrical expertise with a willingness to tackle broader task requirements when needed, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspections & Repairs: Carry out electrical testing, inspections, reactive repairs, and fault finding.

• Installations & Rewires: Execute full domestic electrical rewires, kitchen/bathroom installations, and domestic heating system installations.

• Emergency Response: Diagnose and rectify electrical faults swiftly, responding efficiently to emergency situations.

• Workplace Efficiency: Complete tasks cost‑effectively, minimizing non‑productive time, and maintaining open lines of communication with Supervisors and Resource Controllers.

• Compliance & Safety: Strictly adhere to company Health & Safety rules, employing Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and proper PPE at all times.

• Documentation & Asset Management: Keep clear, accurate records of work (including photos where required) and ensure all tools, plant, and equipment are kept safe, clean, and in top working order.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Essentials

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

• City & Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection (or equivalent - Essential)

• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations (17th Edition knowledge desirable)

• Full UK Driving Licence

• DBS check will be required prior to starting the role.

Experience & Skills

• 2-5 years of experience working within Social Housing or Building Maintenance environments.

• Strong Communication: Able to liaise clearly and concisely over the phone with team members and controllers.

• Tenant Management: Comfortable, polite, and professional when interacting with tenants, including managing sensitive or contentious discussions regarding ongoing repairs.

• Safety First Mindset: A practical, proactive approach to site safety for yourself, colleagues, and residents.

• Bonus: An active CSCS card is a distinct advantage.

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.