Electrician Approved

Connexus; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing group in the UK is looking for a self-motivated Electrician to join its electrical compliance team. The role involves installing ventilation systems, carrying out electrical repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should hold NVQ level 3 and the 18th Edition BS7671. The position offers up to 30 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Westfield Health healthcare plan

Continual learning and development opportunities

Paid sickness leave after probation

Uniform, van, and tools provided

Qualifications

• Experience with installing and upgrading ventilation systems.
• Proficient in electrical repairs and consumer unit changes.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade extractor fans and ventilation systems.
• Carry out EICRs and electrical repairs.
• Upgrade smoke alarm systems and change consumer units.

Skills

Low Voltage

Hand Tools

Commercial Electrician Experience

Construction Experience

Electrical Experience

Generator Repair

NEC

Schematics

High Voltage

Programmable Logic Controllers

Power Tools

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ level 3

18th Edition BS7671

2391 Testing and Inspecting (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Electrician-Approved within the electrical compliance team covering our housing portfolio. This position requires a person who is self‑motivated with strong organisational skills excellent communications and a track record of providing a positive customer experience.

Your main roles will include:

• Installing and upgrading extractor fans PIVs and other ventilation systems.
• Carrying out EICRs
• Electrical repairs
• Smoke alarm system upgrades
• Consumer unit changes

These workstreams include Responsive Repairs Voids Decent Homes and Compliance.

You will need to demonstrate a good understanding of current health and safety legislation building regulations and a willingness to continue to develop your knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• NVQ level 3
• 18th Edition BS7671
• Full Clean Driving Licence

Desirable Qualification:

• 2391 Testing and Inspecting (or equivalent)

Shortlisting date: 08 December 2025

Interview date: 12 December 2025

About Connexus

Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Many of our trade roles involve working directly in the community and in the homes of our customers delivering essential repairs and maintenance work. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced tradesperson Connexus could be the right fit for you. We offer a great employment deal with excellent benefits equipment training and opportunities to progress.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Life at Connexus

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.

Benefits

• Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Westfield Health healthcare plan
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Uniform van and tools where required are provided

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Key Skills

• Low Voltage
• Hand Tools
• Commercial Electrician Experience
• Construction Experience
• Electrical Experience
• Generator Repair
• NEC
• Schematics
• High Voltage
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Power Tools
• Troubleshooting