Electrician

Fortus Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Electrician for a permanent, full-time role in East London. The position involves carrying out EICRs, remedial works and reactive repairs across residential social housing properties, with a company van and fuel card provided.

The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical qualifications, proven EICRs experience, and the ability to work independently in occupied properties.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with relevant electrical qualifications.
• Experience in social housing or domestic maintenance environments.
• Experience with EICRs and remedial works.
• Experience with reactive repairs and fault finding.
• Knowledge of current electrical regulations and testing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out EICRs in domestic social housing properties.
• Complete electrical remedial works identified during inspections.
• Undertake reactive electrical repairs and fault finding.
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and standards.
• Complete electrical testing, inspection and certification accurately.
• Work safely and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Liaise professionally with tenants, clients and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and materials used.
• Ensure all work is completed within required timescales.

Skills

EICRs

Reactive repairs

Fault finding

Customer service

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Electrician - Permanent Position

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Social Housing

Benefits: Company Van, Fuel Card, Paid Annual Leave, Pension Scheme

Location of work: Waltham Forest, East London

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join our team on a permanent basis, working within the social housing sector working around Waltham Forest, East London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), remedial works and reactive electrical repairs across residential properties. This is a field-based role, requiring a professional and customer-focused approach when working in tenants' homes.

A company van and fuel card will be provided for business use.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out EICRs in domestic social housing properties.
• Complete electrical remedial works identified during inspections.
• Undertake reactive electrical repairs and fault finding.
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs efficiently and safely.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed in accordance with current regulations and industry standards.
• Complete electrical testing, inspection and certification accurately.
• Work safely and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Liaise professionally with tenants, clients and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and materials used.
• Ensure all work is completed within required timescales.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with relevant electrical qualifications.
• Experience working within social housing, housing association or domestic maintenance environments.
• Proven experience carrying out EICRs and electrical remedial works.
• Experience with reactive repairs and electrical fault finding.
• Good knowledge of current electrical regulations and testing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A professional approach when working in occupied properties.

Benefits

• £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
• Permanent employment
• Company van provided
• Fuel card
• Pension scheme