Electrician

Irwell Valley Homes; Sale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwell Valley Homes is recruiting an electrician to perform electrical works in customers' homes and empty properties, ensuring compliance with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and safety policies. You will certify work with EICR, Minor Works and Installation certificates and maintain customer satisfaction through clear communication.

The role requires City & Guilds/NVQ level qualifications, BS7671 familiarity, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Electrical installation qualifications as listed are mandatory.
• Experience certifying electrical works in domestic dwellings.
• Able to work with IT systems (email, Word, Excel).
• Full valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all aspects of electrical works in customers’ homes and empty properties.
• Repairing/replacing electrical fittings and diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Completing relevant certification to BS: 7671 including EICR, Minor Works and Installation certificates.
• Delivering an excellent customer experience and tailoring approach to needs.
• Report potential repairs and safeguarding issues in customers’ homes.
• Update PDA in real time and communicate with planners if needed.

Skills

Customer service

IT systems

Education

City and Guilds Parts I, II & III or NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation works

City and Guilds 2391/2394/2395

BS7671 18th Edition Regulations

Job description

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Manchester, Greater Manchester

£40,101.08 per annum + On Call Payments (approx. £4000)

Permanent, Full Time - 39 hours per week (Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 16:30, Fri 08:00 - 15:30)

Closing date: 1st October 2026

Interview date: 9th October 2026

Interview Location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.

As a not‑for‑profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us to do this by providing a professional electrical service that delivers an excellent customer experience and adhering to the current edition of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, health and safety regulations and organisational policies and procedures.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Carrying out all aspects of electrical works in customers’ homes and empty properties.
• Repairing/replacing electrical fittings and diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Completing relevant certification to BS: 7671 to include EICR, Minor Works and Installation certificates.
• Delivering an excellent customer experience by understanding the different needs of our customers and tailoring your approach. Be easy to deal with and do what you say you will.
• Report any potential repairs and safeguarding issues that you notice in the customers’ homes.
• Update your PDA in real time on a job’s status and communicate with planners if customers are not at home or jobs are not viable.

We Need People Who Have

• City and Guilds Parts I, II & III or NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation works
• City and Guilds 2391 or 2394 and 2395
• Current BS:7671 qualification (18th Edition Regulations)
• Experience in a similar role and in certifying electrical works
• Experience in Testing and inspection of domestic dwellings
• Sound building, construction, general maintenance/repair knowledge
• Experience in working with IT systems (email, word and excel)
• Full valid driving licence

Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS check.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. We also encourage applications from females across the association in areas where we are underrepresented like Trades and Construction.