Electrician

Calibre Search; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance and safety service provider is seeking an experienced Electrician for social housing work in the Peterborough area. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical testing and inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Required qualifications include City & Guilds 2382 and NVQ Level 3. The role offers a salary between £33,280 - £38,870 per annum, overtime pay, a company vehicle, and a £1,000 joining bonus. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and stability.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company phone

Mental health support

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic electrical environments is essential.
• You must hold relevant electrical qualifications.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing and inspections.
• Diagnose and rectify faults at client sites.
• Report near misses and incidents as necessary.

Skills

Electrical testing

Inspection

Maintenance

Health & Safety compliance

IT skills

Education

City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2360/2330

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Tools

Tablet for certification

Test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Electrician (Social Housing) - Peterborough

Salary: £33,280 - £38,870 per annum (OTE £43,000 - £48,000)

Location: Peterborough (work within 30 minutes of home address - additional travel paid)

Bonus: £1,000 joining bonus*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrician to join our client, a leading compliance and safety service provider, working across housing association and local authority properties in the Peterborough area.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical testing, inspection, and maintenance within domestic environments, and hold recognised electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2360 or 2330, and 18th Edition certification.

You will be responsible for carrying out electrical testing, inspections, and remedial repairs to ensure properties meet the latest safety and compliance standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out fixed wire installation testing (EICR) at client sites
• Diagnose and rectify faults identified during testing
• Complete and submit all relevant certification using bespoke software on a tablet
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, reporting near misses, incidents, and accidents where necessary
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am-5pm), with opportunities for overtime on evenings and weekends
• Participation in a call out rota

Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2360/2330 (Parts 1 & 2)
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent – desirable (training may be provided)
• Proven experience within a domestic electrical environment
• Good understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
• Full UK driving licence
• Competent IT skills

Salary & Package

Salary: £33,280 - £38,870 per annum (OTE £43,000 - £48,000)

Overtime: Weekend work paid at 1.5x

Call out: Participation in a call‑out rota with standby payments. If called out, a minimum of 3 hours' pay is guaranteed per call, regardless of duration

Vehicle & Fuel Card (for business use)

Company phone, tablet, test equipment, and power tools provided

22 days holiday + bank holidays (total 30-31 days)

£1,000 joining bonus (*Paid in vouchers)

Employee benefits package includes:

• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Mental health support
• Discount scheme
• Company pension
• Death in service insurance
• Birthday voucher

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation offering stability, excellent earning potential, and ongoing professional development.

If you are an experienced and qualified Electrician looking for your next role, apply today!

Equal Opportunities

Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.