Electrician

Fawkes and Reece; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Tools, Uniform and PPE provided

Overtime and call-out pay

Bonus up to 5% per annum

25 days leave + bank holidays + your B

Birthday off (34 days total)

Annual pay review

Maternity/Paternity leave

Referral bonus

Life Insurance

Private healthcare and dental

Discounts on retail and mobile

Gym memberships

Training on Learning Management System

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece advertises an electrician role for a large social housing repairs scheme around Rugby and Warwickshire. The role requires delivering maintenance and repairs on electrical services in tenanted/void properties, with a focus on first-time fixes, staying within budget and time limits.

Benefits include a company van and fuel card, PPE and tools, significant overtime/rota pay, and generous leave plus annual pay reviews. Driving licence and social housing experience required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Gold CSCS/JIB Card and AM2 qualification.
• Social housing experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence with fewer than 5 points and no bans in last 5 years.
• Able to provide 2 verifiable references if you haven't worked with Fawkes & Reece before.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all electrical maintenance and repairs in tenanted and void properties.
• Aim for first-time fix and work within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.

Skills

Social housing experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent qualification

18th Edition

Gold CSCS/JIB Card / AM2 Qualification

Job description

Reference: RGB0510_1788438356
Posted: September 3, 2026

Electrician required to start immediately on a large social housing responsive repairs scheme working in and round Rugby and Warwickshire on a permanent basis.

The Client

Our client is a large main contractor who operates nationwide and works alongside councils, housing associations and insurance companies.

The Role

Main duties are carrying out all aspects of maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required in tenanted and void properties, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.

The working hours are 40 per week plus generous paying ON CALL rota 1 in every 6-8 weeks. The annual salary is £40,000 - £41,000. A van and fuel card is provided.

There is street parking on site.

• Company van and fuel card for work purposes
• All Power Tools, Uniform and PPE provided
• Generous pay for Overtime and call outs available
• Eligible for bonus up to 5% per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Life Insurance
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or similar qualification
• 18th Edition
• Gold CSCS/JIB Card / AM2 Qualification
• Social Housing Experience
• Full UK Driving Licence - Must have less than 5 points and no driving bans within the past 5 years
• Must be able to provide 2 x check able references if you haven't worked with Fawkes & Reece before