Electrician

Your Construction Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided (subject to a

Longer-term contract potential

38-hour week

Overtime opportunities

Immediate start

Structured onboarding

Job summary

Your Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrician to join a Manchester-based social housing maintenance team on a 3-month contract. The role focuses on domestic electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and rewiring within occupied and void properties.

The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition and ECS Gold Card, with a strong track record in social housing or domestic property maintenance. A driving licence and own tools are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification and a valid ECS Gold Card.
• Previous experience within social housing or domestic property maintenance is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Own electrical tools.
• Must be able to provide recent work references before submission.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, fault finding, and circuit diagnostics within social housing properties.
• Complete full and partial rewires to occupied and void properties.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and company standards.
• Accurately complete job records and documentation following each visit.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes and maintain a professional approach at all times.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent work

Workload management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS Gold Card

Tools

Own electrical tools

Job description

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Manchester
Salary: 20 to 24 per hour
Industry: Social Housing

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Our client is a well-established social housing provider committed to delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to residents across Manchester. They pride themselves on providing a reliable, customer-focused service while maintaining excellent standards of safety and workmanship. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with the potential to secure a longer-term contract based on performance.

Job Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join our client's maintenance team on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician with a strong background in domestic electrical maintenance and repairs who is looking to work with a respected and growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical repairs, fault finding, and circuit diagnostics within social housing properties.

• Complete full and partial rewires to occupied and void properties.

• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and company standards.

• Accurately complete job records and documentation following each visit.

• Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes and maintain a professional approach at all times.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification and a valid ECS Gold Card.

• Previous experience within social housing or domestic property maintenance is desirable.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.

• Own electrical tools.

• Must be able to provide recent work references before submission.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle provided (subject to a clean UK driving licence).

• Opportunity to secure a longer-term contract based on performance.

• 38-hour working week (Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am- 3:30 pm).

• Overtime Opportunity

• Immediate start available.

• Supportive team and structured onboarding process.

Location: Manchester
Salary: 20 to 24 per hour
Industry: Social Housing

Contract: 3 Month Contract