Electrician - EICRs

Lifestone Homes Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Join Lifestone Homes to support a growing Compliance Testing team as an Electrician. This mobile role covers Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties, carrying out tests, inspections and repairs across a large housing portfolio to keep residents safe.

You will manage your workload, deliver high workmanship and maintain safety and compliance standards with strong customer service. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out domestic electrical installations, inspections, testing and repairs.
• Experience completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of current electrical regulations, building regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently across a mobile patch.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Complete domestic electrical repairs, installations and remedial works.
• Undertake fault finding, testing and inspection activities.
• Carry out partial rewires where required.
• Complete annual emergency lighting tests and associated compliance works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with current regulations.
• Accurately complete certification and job records.
• Deliver a right-first-time approach with minimal disruption to residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment and materials are used responsibly and safely.

Skills

Domestic electrical installations

EICRs

Fault finding

Electrical regulations

Driving licence (UK)

Education

City & Guilds 2365 Level 2

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

1 year experience in inspection/testing

Job description

What we're looking for

Electrician

Location of office: Chesham, High Wycombe (typically attended a few times each month for team meetings, one-to-ones and training sessions)

Mobile role: Travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties

Salary: £44,819 plus excellent benefits

Van and fuel card provided for business use

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At Lifestone Homes, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About The Role

We're looking for experienced Electricians to join our growing Compliance Testing team and help us keep residents safe in their homes. This is a predominantly mobile role, carrying out electrical testing, inspections, repairs and compliance works across our housing portfolio. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload while delivering a high standard of workmanship, excellent customer service and a strong focus on compliance and safety. Working across more than 30,000 homes, you'll play an important role in ensuring our properties remain safe, compliant and well maintained. Whether you're carrying out EICRs, fault finding, emergency lighting tests or remedial works, you'll take pride in delivering a professional service and getting things right first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Complete domestic electrical repairs, installations and remedial works
• Undertake fault finding, testing and inspection activities
• Carry out partial rewires where required
• Complete annual emergency lighting tests and associated compliance works
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with current regulations
• Accurately complete certification and job records
• Deliver a right-first-time approach with minimal disruption to residents
• Build positive relationships with residents and provide excellent customer service
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment and materials are used responsibly and safely

What we're looking for

Essential

• Experience carrying out domestic electrical installations, inspections, testing and repairs
• Experience completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of current electrical regulations, building regulations and health and safety requirements
• Ability to work independently across a mobile patch
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Full UK manual driving licence

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 1 year's experience carrying out inspection and testing

Desirable

• Experience working within social housing, housing maintenance or local authority properties
• Experience working within an electrical compliance or testing environment
• A strong commitment to delivering safe, compliant homes
• Experience using mobile working technology and certification systems

Why join Lifestone Homes?

At Lifestone Homes, we're committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and excellent services for our residents. In return, you'll join a supportive organisation that invests in its people, provides ongoing development opportunities and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Whether you're looking to further develop your compliance experience or join an organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days
• 30 days annual leave from day one for Head of Service, Assistant Director and Director roles
• Christmas closure in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year
• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Annual performance bonus scheme, recognising individual contributions and achievements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity and paternity benefits
• Health Cash Plan with support for everyday healthcare costs, virtual health services, gym discounts and free cover for up to four dependent children
• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Flexible and hybrid working, helping you balance work and personal commitments
• £200 annual flexible benefits allowance to spend through our benefits platform
• Generous sick pay and income protection cover
• Essential car user allowance and business mileage payments for eligible roles

And that's just the beginning! We also offer:

• Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with electric and hybrid vehicle options
• Funded training, professional qualifications and apprenticeships
• Two paid Giving Back Days each year to support local communities and charitable causes
• Up to 5 days paid carers leave
• Up to 5 days paid emergency childcare leave
• Paid professional membership or subscription (one per year)
• Peer recognition and reward programme
• Sabbatical opportunities for eligible colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation
• Modern office facilities, including free parking and EV charging where available

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• 40 hours per week
• 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday
• A chance to sign on to our out of hours rota

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 16th November, 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.