electrician

Howells Recruitment; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrician to join a team in the UK. This mobile position involves performing reactive electrical repairs in social housing properties, ensuring adherence to current regulations and health & safety standards. Candidates must hold the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, and have a full UK Driving Licence. Excellent customer service skills and a strong problem-solving ability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Must possess a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive electrical repairs in social housing properties.
• Fault finding and rectification on domestic electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and health & safety standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent

Job description

Job: Electrician

Location: Salisbury - PooleSalary: £39,000 (perm salary)Type: Temp - perm

We are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our team, carrying out reactive electrical repairs across social housing properties. This is a mobile role working in occupied homes, responding to day-to-day maintenance issues and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out reactive electrical repairs in social housing properties
• Fault finding and rectification on domestic electrical systems
• Working in both occupied and void properties
• Ensuring all work complies with current regulations and health & safety standards
• Completing job reports and paperwork accurately
• Providing a professional, customer-focused service to tenants

Essential Requirements:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience working within social housing
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and customer service skills