Electrician

Skilled Careers; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an Electrician to maintain, install and repair electrical systems across social housing in North Northamptonshire, including Kettering & Corby. The role covers planned and reactive work, with a 37-hour week and on-call duties.

Applicants should have 18th edition, Level 3 NVQ, 2391, and proven social housing experience; a driving licence and own tools are preferred. The position offers long-term security and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 18th edition required for electrical work.
• Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) and 2391 beneficial.
• Proven social housing electrical experience essential.
• Full UK driving licence and own tools preferred.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, and fault finding within occupied social housing properties.
• Fault finding, testing, and remedial works.
• Some rewire works required in voids.
• Ensuring all work is completed to current regulations and health & safety standards.
• Participation in out-of-hours call-out required with standby payment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Repair work

Safe working practices

Education

18th edition

Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent)

2391

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Electrician needed in North Northamptonshire

Join our team as a skilled Electrician and play a vital role in maintaining safe electrical systems across social housing properties.

Job Title: Electrician - Maintenance/Installer

Contract Type: 37 hours per week

Salary: £23.31 per hour

Working Locations: Kettering & Corby

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems across various projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your electrical expertise in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, and fault finding within occupied social housing properties
• Fault finding, testing, and remedial works
• Some rewire works required in voids
• Ensuring all work is completed to current regulations and health & safety standards
• Participation in out-of-hours call-out required (1 full week every 4 weeks) with standby payment paid whether called out or not

Requirements

• 18th edition
• Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent)
• 2391
• Proven experience as an Electrician within the social housing sector is essential
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle if possible (claiming mileage at 45p/mile)
• Own standard power tools required

Take the next step in your electrical career with a company that values your expertise and offers genuine long-term opportunities