Electrician

SBHA; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the Scottish Borders is seeking an experienced electrician for a permanent position. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and excellent benefits including generous annual leave and a good pension scheme. Candidates should possess a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance, with experience in domestic electrical work and a customer-focused mindset.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical work in a domestic environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform general electrical work for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain acceptable levels of van stock relevant to trade.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Electrical Installation or Maintenance

Problem-solving capabilities

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

Job description

Are you ready to forward your career with a leading organisation known for its commitment to excellence and community impact?

Salary: £30,818 - £33,977 per year Location: Scottish Borders Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week with occasional standby hours Closing date: 10 December 2025, 5.00pm

Key Responsibilities

• General electrical work associated with repair and maintenance of the associations and other properties.
• Carefully record all works undertaken and resources used in all instances.
• Responsibility for materials, plant / equipment used when undertaking your duties and maintain acceptable levels of van stock relevant to your trade.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines for the safety of yourself and others.
• Maintain awareness of Tenant Participation as a commitment by SBHA to its Tenants.
• Participate in the out of hours rota in line with SBHA Standby Policy.

Skills and Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Experience in electrical work in a domestic environment and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities and all round skills applicable to the trade.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset.

This is an excellent opportunity where you can build upon your existing skill set carrying out housing repairs and maintenance and refurbishment processes to the SBHA stock portfolio.

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave, generous sick pay entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

If you are interested in working for SBHA and being part of a team providing a first-class service to the Association’s owned homes and properties in the area, please view job description and person specification before applying using the online form below.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.