Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Permanent contract

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Electrician for social housing repairs in Wolverhampton. You will deliver responsive repairs, planned works, and electrical upgrades across occupied and void properties, working within health and safety guidelines.

The role offers a permanent contract with a company van and fuel card, paid holidays, and the chance to join a busy repairs team. NVQ3 Electrical Installation, 18th Edition, and EICR experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrician within repairs and maintenance.
• 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

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

Electrician

Social housing experience

Fault finding

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

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.