Electrician

Elite Hire Solutions; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Bonus scheme

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is recruiting a Domestic Electrician to support social housing and solar retrofit contracts in Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. You will install, upgrade and test electrical systems in occupied and void properties, with a focus on energy efficiency projects.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with local work, a company van, fuel card, bonus potential and overtime opportunities to increase earnings.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for occupied properties.
• Independently manage daily workloads in social housing environments.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent required.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic electrical installations, upgrades and remedial works in social housing properties.
• Perform solar PV and renewable energy retrofit installations and related electrical works.
• Install/upgrade consumer units, circuits and infrastructure.
• Conduct testing, inspection and fault-finding when qualified.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671 and safety standards.
• Maintain high customer service standards when working in occupied properties.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and tenancy managers for project delivery.
• Uphold health, safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

JIB Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Solar PV installation experience

Job description

Domestic Electrician - Social Housing / Solar Retrofit

• Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Surrounding Areas
• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Bonus + Overtime
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Benefits: Company Van, Fuel Card, Bonus Scheme & Overtime

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Domestic Electrician to join a well-established Staffordshire-based electrical contractor, working on long-term social housing and renewable energy retrofit contracts across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Electrician looking for a secure, permanent position with competitive earnings, consistent local work and opportunities to increase their income through bonuses and overtime.

The successful candidate will be carrying out electrical installations, upgrades and associated works within occupied and void social housing properties, with a particular focus on solar PV installations and energy-efficiency retrofit projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out domestic electrical installations, upgrades and remedial works across social housing properties.
• Completing electrical works associated with solar PV and renewable energy retrofit installations.
• Installing and upgrading consumer units, circuits and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Carrying out electrical testing, inspection and fault-finding where qualified.
• Ensuring all work complies with current BS 7671 wiring regulations.
• Working professionally within occupied properties, maintaining excellent standards of customer service.
• Liaising with site supervisors, tenants and contract managers to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.

Requirements

• Valid JIB Card - Essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous experience working as a Domestic Electrician.
• Experience within social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment contracts is advantageous.
• Previous solar PV or renewable energy installation experience would be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when working in occupied properties.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Overtime available to boost annual earnings.
• Company van provided.
• Fuel card supplied.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Long-term social housing and retrofit contracts.
• Predominantly local work across Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding Staffordshire areas.
• Opportunity to develop experience within the growing renewable energy and solar retrofit sector.