Electrician

Moxie People; Newport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension and benefits

Training and progression

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Moxie People is seeking an experienced electrician to join a long-term in-house repairs team in south-east Wales. You will perform electrical repairs, testing, installations and upgrades in occupied and empty properties, with the option to use your carpentry/plumbing/plastering skills on wider maintenance jobs.

A supportive team and long‑term stability are on offer. The role requires NVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition, plus experience in domestic settings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition are required.
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391/2394/2395) is preferred.
• Strong electrical maintenance and installation experience.
• Confident in testing, certification and fault-finding.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing and plastering skills are advantageous.
• Experience working in domestic properties is essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical repairs, fault-finding and new circuit installs.
• Completing full and part rewires in various containment systems (conduit, trunking).
• Testing and certifying electrical works (EICRs, minor works, fire and emergency lighting).
• Maintaining and repairing heating systems, controls and door entry systems.
• Cyclical testing of emergency lighting and fire alarms.
• Working safely and respectfully in tenants’ homes.
• Logging jobs with a handheld device and keeping records up to date.
• Keeping the van stocked to finish jobs first time.
• Supporting apprentices and junior staff when needed.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Testing & certifying

Installation work

Fault-finding

Domestic properties

Rewiring

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

18th Edition

2391/2394/2395 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Do you want steady, reliable work where your skills actually make a difference? Looking for a proper full‑time job instead of chasing invoices, quiet spells, or last‑minute cancellations?

This housing provider looks after thousands of homes across south‑east Wales, and they're bringing Electricians into their in‑house repairs team. If you take pride in doing a job properly, can work cleanly in people's homes, and want long‑term stability, this could be a great fit.

About the role

You'll be carrying out electrical repairs, testing, installations and upgrades across occupied and empty properties. The work is varied, steady, and you'll have the support of a proper team behind you.

You'll also use your additional trade skills (carpentry/plumbing/plastering) to help complete wider maintenance jobs when needed.

Day‑to‑day, you'll be:

• Carrying out electrical repairs, fault‑finding and new circuit installs
• Completing full and part rewires in various containment systems (conduit, trunking etc)
• Testing and certifying electrical works (EICRs, minor works, fire alarms, smoke alarms, emergency lighting)
• Maintaining and repairing heating systems, controls and door entry systems
• Completing cyclical testing of emergency lighting and fire alarms
• Working safely and respectfully in tenants' homes
• Using a handheld device to log jobs and keep records up to date
• Keeping your van stocked so you can finish jobs first time
• Supporting apprentices and junior staff when needed

What you get

• £39,428.70 salary
• Permanent, full‑time role - 37hrs per week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
• Strong pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity/adoption
• Health & wellbeing benefits, Cycle to Work
• £625 flexible benefits allowance (e.g., medical cover, memberships, EV scheme)
• Company van
• Training, development and progression
• A stable, values‑driven workplace where people are treated fairly

What you need

• NVQ Level 3, AM2, 18th Edition
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 / 2394 / 2395)
• Strong electrical maintenance and installation experience
• Confident completing testing, certification and fault‑finding
• Basic carpentry, plumbing and plastering skills
• Experience working in domestic properties
• Full UK driving licence
• A tidy, respectful approach when working in people's homes

Hayley at Moxie People for a confidential chat.