Electrician

Building Careers UK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an experienced Electrician for the Social Housing repairs and voids division. The role involves delivering electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and replacements across occupied properties within 90 minutes of Swindon.

You'll be on a 39-hour week, Mon-Fri, with an on-call rota, and the position is temp to permanent. The ideal candidate will have 18th Edition, AM2 or equivalent, and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, plus a valid UK driving licence and BS

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition.
• AM2 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Inspection and testing qualification.
• BS 7671:2018 knowledge.
• Experience in Social Housing repairs or refurbishment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fault finding and responsive electrical repairs within tenanted Social Housing properties.
• MCB and circuit breaker replacements.
• Rewires.
• Emergency and external lighting works.
• Switches and minor installations.
• Shower repairs and replacements.
• Smoke alarms and extractor fans maintenance.
• Inspection, testing and re-certification.
• Completion of relevant electrical certification.
• Working from daily job tickets or a handheld device.
• Providing an outstanding customer service, recognising that you are working in customers' homes.
• Maintaining professional standards and treating customers and their properties with respect.
• Following high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Working efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Skills

18th Edition qualification

AM2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Inspection and testing qualification

BS 7671:2018 knowledge

Social housing experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent

Job description

Electrician - Responsive Repairs & Voids

Job Location: Site-based, covering areas within up to 90 minutes of Swindon

Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week, plus an out-of-hours on-call rota

Temp to Permanent position

Rate - £20-£23

Our client is looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Repairs and Voids division, delivering high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance and replacement services across Social Housing properties.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and supportive organisation where your skills are valued, your workload is well managed and every day brings meaningful work that makes a difference to customers and communities.

About the role

As an Electrician, you'll be responsible for carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and replacement works within occupied Social Housing properties.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out fault finding and responsive electrical repairs within tenanted Social Housing properties.

• MCB and circuit breaker replacements
• Rewires
• Emergency and external lighting
• Switches and minor installations
• Shower repairs and replacements
• Smoke alarms
• Extractor fans
• Inspection, testing and re-certification
• Completion of relevant electrical certification
• Working from daily job tickets or a handheld device.
• Providing an outstanding customer service, recognising that you are working in customers' homes.
• Maintaining professional standards and treating customers and their properties with respect.
• Following high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Working efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

About you

We're looking for an experienced and qualified Electrician who takes pride in their work and is confident working within a Social Housing environment.

You will ideally have:

• 18th Edition qualification.
• AM2 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
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• BS 7671:2018 knowledge.
• Experience working within a Social Housing, repairs or refurbishment environment.
• A full UK driving licence.INDC