Electrician

Building Careers UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 53,726,000 - 61,785,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an experienced Electrician to join the Repairs and Voids division, delivering electrical repairs and maintenance across Social Housing properties within a 90-minute radius of Gloucester.

The role involves fault finding, testing, rewiring, and certification work, with a Monday–Friday schedule and an out-of-hours on-call rota. Temporary to permanent contract with a rate of £20-£23 per hour.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition qualification.
• AM2 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• BS 7671:2018 knowledge.
• Experience working within a Social Housing, repairs or refurbishment environment.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fault finding and responsive electrical repairs within tenanted Social Housing properties.
• Completing a wide range of electrical works, including MCB replacements, rewires, emergency/external lighting, switches and minor installations, showers, smoke alarms, extractor fans, and certification.
• Working from daily job tickets or handheld device.
• Providing outstanding customer service in customers' homes.
• Maintaining professional standards and treating customers and their properties with respect.
• Following high health and safety standards at all times.
• Working efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Skills

18th Edition

AM2

BS7671 knowledge

Social housing

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Electrician - Responsive Repairs & Voids

Job Location: Site-based, covering areas within up to 90 minutes of Gloucester

Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week, plus an out-of-hours on-call rota

Temp to Permanent position

Rate - £20-£23

Our client is looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Repairs and Voids division, delivering high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance and replacement services across Social Housing properties.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and supportive organisation where your skills are valued, your workload is well managed and every day brings meaningful work that makes a difference to customers and communities.

About the role

As an Electrician, you'll be responsible for carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and replacement works within occupied Social Housing properties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out fault finding and responsive electrical repairs within tenanted Social Housing properties.
• Completing a wide range of electrical works, including:
  • MCB and circuit breaker replacements
  • Rewires
  • Emergency and external lighting
  • Switches and minor installations
  • Shower repairs and replacements
  • Smoke alarms
  • Extractor fans
  • Inspection, testing and re-certification
  • Completion of relevant electrical certification
• Working from daily job tickets or a handheld device.
• Providing an outstanding customer service, recognising that you are working in customers' homes.
• Maintaining professional standards and treating customers and their properties with respect.
• Following high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Working efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

About you

• 18th Edition qualification.
• AM2 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• #removed# or equivalent inspection and testing qualification.
• BS 7671:2018 knowledge.
• Experience working within a Social Housing, repairs or refurbishment environment.
• A full UK driving licence