Electrician

18 Recruitment Limited; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid holidays

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Electrician for a permanent role in social housing repairs and maintenance. You will conduct responsive repairs, planned works, EICRs, and upgrades across occupied and void properties, delivering safe, compliant electrical services.

To succeed, you should have NVQ3 in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition, and a testing and inspection qualification, plus a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrician within repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in social housing is highly desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Testing and Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent preferred).
• Experience conducting EICRs and remedial works.
• Own basic trade tools.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• DBS check.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive electrical repairs and maintenance within social housing properties.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete electrical testing and inspections.
• Carry out EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports).
• Install, repair, and replace consumer units.
• Install and maintain lighting circuits, sockets, switches, and accessories.
• Complete rewires and electrical upgrades where required.
• Install and repair extractor fans and ventilation systems.
• Undertake planned maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and health & safety standards.
• Accurately complete certification, reports, and job records.
• Provide excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes.
• Work independently whilst managing workloads and appointments effectively.

Skills

Electrical work

Fault finding

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391 Testing & Inspection

Job description

Permanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Are you an experienced Electrician looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are recruiting for a skilled and qualified Electrician to join a busy repairs and maintenance team delivering responsive repairs, planned works, and electrical upgrades across occupied and void social housing properties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive electrical repairs and maintenance within social housing properties
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently and safely
• Complete electrical testing and inspections
• Carry out EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports)
• Install, repair, and replace consumer units
• Install and maintain lighting circuits, sockets, switches, and accessories
• Complete rewires and electrical upgrades where required
• Install and repair extractor fans and ventilation systems
• Undertake planned maintenance and refurbishment works
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and health & safety standards
• Accurately complete certification, reports, and job records
• Provide excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes
• Work independently whilst managing workloads and appointments effectively

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrician within repairs and maintenance
• Experience working within social housing is highly desirable
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Testing and Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent preferred)
• Experience conducting EICRs and remedial works
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Must possess own basic trade tools
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Clean DBS check
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Package

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Paid holiday entitlement

If you are a qualified Electrician looking for a permanent opportunity within social housing repairs and maintenance, we would like to hear from you.