Electrician

Reed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Electrician in the South East London area to perform reactive electrical repairs in residents’ homes and communal spaces. The role includes testing and certifying work in line with IET Wiring Regulations, with a focus on safety and quality in social housing environments.

Working a 40-hour week (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm), you’ll be supplied with a van, fuel card, tools and PPE. This temp-to-perm position offers a clear path to permanent employment within Reed's property portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in reactive repairs within social housing or residential settings.
• Ability to inspect, test, install, maintain and repair electrical installations.
• Capability to prepare electrical certification/reports for the work undertaken.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repair work in residents' homes and communal areas.
• Ensure work complies with Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671 Edition.
• Test and certify work according to IET Wiring Regulations.
• Follow Health & Safety practices to protect tenants and operatives.

Skills

Reactive repairs

Electrical testing

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2

City & Guilds 2391/2392/2394/2395

17th Edition (BS 7671)

Full UK Driving License

Tools

Test kit

PPE

Job description

ELECTRICIAN Multi Trader

• Temp to Perm Position
• Location South East London area: Patches include Mottingham, Penge, Bromley
• 40 hours per week Mon- Fri 8am to 5pm
• £27.07 per hour via Umbrella
• You will be allocated van, fuel card, mobile phone, tools, test kit, uniform, lone working device and all PPE provided.

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Electrician in South London.

You will be working on our properties in the South East London area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out reactive repair work in our residents' homes and communal areas.
• Ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with Electricity at Work Regulations and BS th Edition
• Testing and certifying work carried out in accordance with current IET Wiring Regulations.
• Where necessary, ensure Health & Safety working practices which are essential to ensure the safety of both tenants and operatives, are always implemented.
• Be responsible for safeguarding test instruments and other equipment issued.
• Safeguard, maintain, replenish, and keep records of electrical materials issued for van stock.

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and is friendly and positive.
The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of reactive repairs within a social housing/residential setting.
• Have the skills to inspect, test, install, maintain and repair electrical installations.
• Have the capability to complete electrical certification/reports for the type of work being undertaken.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills

The following qualifications or equivalent qualifications are essential.

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 / 2330 Level 2 & 3, AM2 & NVQ level 3.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2392/2394 & 2395 (or to show competence in Inspection & Testing).
• City & Guilds th Edition.
• A Full UK Driving License