Electrician

Howells Solutions Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor in Kent is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a mobile role involving both reactive and planned maintenance on occupied domestic properties. The successful candidate will manage repairs including electrical installations and testing. An NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent and an 18th edition certification are required. The role offers a salary of £40,000, company van, and comprehensive benefits including 22 to 25 days of annual leave and potential for upskilling.

Benefits

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

22 days annual leave

Upskilling potential

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent is desired.
• 18th edition certification is essential.
• 2391 certification is desired.
• Full UK Driving License required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• At least 2 years of experience with a social housing contractor.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance in occupied social housing.
• Travel to domestic housing association properties for maintenance.
• Complete reports and receive instructions via PDA.

Skills

Good Communication skills

Experience in a similar role

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent

18th edition

2391

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Electrician - Maintenance

Social Housing Repairs

Overview

We are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit Maintenance Electricians to carry out reactive and planned maintenance to occupied social housing properties in the Kent area.

This is a mobile role, travelling to domestic housing association properties for preventative & reactive maintenance and remedial work on occupied and unoccupied (voids) properties.

Receiving instructions and completing reports via PDA, work includes immersion heaters, fans, showers, security lighting, communal lights, domestic electrics, completion of minor works certificates and inspection, testing & remedial work on exchanges and voids.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading social housing maintenance providers. They treat their staff with respect and offer great incentives through yearly reviews, use of a company van and, when required, overtime/call‑outs to earn more money on top of an already generous basic.

Position Details

• Permanent Position
• Salary £40,000 + company van and fuel card provided
• Kent

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent (desired)
• 18th edition (essential)
• 2391 (desired)
• Full UK Driving License
• Experience in a similar role
• Good Communication skills
• At least 2 years experience working for Social Housing Contractor or Local Authority on domestic electrical repairs contracts (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

Salary £40,000 + company van and fuel card provided.

40 hours per week, 8 AM - 5 PM, working R&M (Day 2 Day).

22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days, birthday day off after 1 year.

Van and fuel card supplied, potential out of hours working. Complete van stock supplied, potential for upskilling.

Contact

We are looking for someone to start the role as soon as possible. To fast‑track your application, please call Grace directly on (phone number removed).