Electrician

ITS Property Maintenance; Rushden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing maintenance provider is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their team. This role involves performing electrical repairs, fault finding, and testing across multiple properties. The ideal candidate should possess NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition qualifications, alongside a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and includes a company van, full employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The Electrician will operate primarily in the East Midlands area, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality service to tenants.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual pay review

Private healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Experience in domestic or social housing maintenance.
• Competent with EICRs, fault finding, remedial works.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs on domestic properties.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical systems.
• Communicate effectively with tenants.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis and repair

Customer service

EICRs and fault finding

Rewiring

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Specialist tools

Power Tools

Job description

SW-007-Elec-196

Electrician

£23 - £26 per hour

Temp to Perm Role

Working for a Social Housing Contractors

Van and fuel supplied

Full-time - Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

This is a mobile role, but your depot base will be NN10 when you do attend the office

Travel Requirements

• Covering LE15, Oakham & wider Leicestershire patch
• Travel required across: Northamptonshire → Leicestershire → Peterborough → St Neots

Position good to knows

ITS Property Maintenance are currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Electrician to work on a long-term social housing maintenance contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs, fault finding, and EICR testing in tenanted and void domestic properties across:

• Travel required across: Northamptonshire → Leicestershire → Peterborough → St Neots

You must have a full UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be supplied for this role

Additional Information

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in domestic maintenance, looking to work in a supportive team with long-term job security. We're looking for candidates who are reliable, technically strong, and take pride in delivering high-quality work with a tenant-focused attitude.

This role covers responsive and day-to-day electrical repairs, fault finding, inspection & testing, and remedial electrical maintenance across tenanted and void domestic properties.

The position includes a paid on-call rota (1 every 6-8 weeks).

A full UK driving licence is essential - a company van & fuel card are provided.

Key Elements of the Role & Responsibilities

• Electrical fault diagnosis and repair
• Rewiring, fuse board changes, and remedial works
• Smoke alarm and extractor fan installations
• Ensuring compliance with current IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)
• Providing excellent customer service to tenants and stakeholders
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations, including BS 7671 and internal policies, while ensuring appropriate PPE and tools are used at all times
• Carry out safe and compliant electrical repairs and installations, prioritizing first‑time fixes and high standards of workmanship
• Diagnose and rectify faults across domestic electrical systems, including full and partial rewires, in accordance with company and industry standards
• Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues to keep all parties informed of job progress and outcomes. Escalate complex issues when needed for further assessment
• Support the planned works team by completing full electrical upgrades in kitchens, bathrooms, or entire properties—both occupied and void
• Install, repair, inspect & test electrical installations
• Completing compliant EICRs, Electrical Certificates and Condition Reports
• Performing responsive repairs and remedial works as per job sheets
• Electrical fault diagnosis and “first time fix” repair
• Installing smoke alarms, extractor fans, and domestic accessories
• Maintaining accurate records, certificates and material logs
• Communicating effectively with tenants and clients
• Advising when further trades are required
• Working collaboratively with other operatives on multi‑trade solutions
• Participation in on‑call rota (1 in every 6‑8 weeks)

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (C&G 2360 / 2357 / 2356 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent Testing & Inspection
• Unvented Hot Water Certificate
• Water Regulations Certificate
• PAT Testing Certificate
• JIB H&S Test or valid JIB Card

Experience & Attributes

• Experience in domestic or social housing maintenance
• Competent with EICRs, fault finding, remedial works, rewires
• Strong tenant communication and customer service
• Able to work to job sheets and manage workload efficiently
• Own tools (specialist tools supplied)

Benefits

• Permanent PAYE salary
• Company van and fuel card for work purposes
• All Power Tools, Uniform, and PPE provided
• Generous pay for overtime and call‑outs
• Bonus scheme – eligible for up to 5% per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off (34 days total)
• Annual pay review
• 26 weeks full‑pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full‑pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Private pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private healthcare & dental care
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Retail and mobile phone discounts
• Discounted gym memberships (national & local)
• Access to a vast directory of training via a bespoke in‑house Learning Management System

Next step to apply for this Electrical role:

As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail.

ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy.

ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅ Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅ Operational Management Staff ✅ Customer and Delivery Support Professionals