Electrician - Social Housing

Nelson Permanent Placements; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

Uniform provided

5% annual bonus

On-call retainer + call-out bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting electricians for a leading social housing contractor on a large ongoing project in Warwickshire. You will work in responsive maintenance, performing repairs and replacements in residents' homes.

Typical duties include diagnosing faults, conducting EICRs, upgrading consumer units and alarms, and managing daily job schedules using a handheld device. A UK driving licence and DBS clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation is required.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 certification is required.
• Experience in domestic reactive repairs or social housing projects is preferred.
• Driving licence is essential for company vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to obtain DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, trace and repair electrical faults in tenanted/void properties.
• Carry out EICRs and complete safety remedial works.
• Install/upgrade consumer units, alarms, lighting, switches, showers, ventilation.
• Manage daily job allocations and logging on handheld device.
• Provide professional customer service inside residents' homes.

Skills

Electrical repairs

EICR testing

On-site diagnosis

Customer communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition (BS 7671)

CSCS/City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 desirable

Full UK Driving Licence

DBS check

Job description

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting for electricians for a leading social housing contractor for a large ongoing project in the Warwickshire area.

Working within the responsive maintenance division the role requires the successful candidate to be involved in repairs and replacements in customers homes.

Every 5-6 weeks 1 week on call with bonus fee paid

Key Responsibilities

• Responsive Repairs: Diagnose, trace, and repair electrical faults in tenanted and void domestic properties.
• Testing & Inspection: Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and complete required safety remedial works.
• Component Upgrades: Install and replace consumer units (fuse boards), smoke alarms, lighting, switches, showers, and modern extraction/ventilation systems.
• Digital Scheduling: Manage daily job allocations, logging completion details and certificates efficiently using a handheld mobile device.
• Customer Care: Provide professional, empathetic, and courteous service inside residents' homes.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or City & Guilds equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification.
• City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395 Inspection & Testing qualification (highly desirable).
• Proven experience in domestic reactive repairs, social housing frameworks, or void refurbishments.
• A Full UK Driving Licence (essential for company vehicle insurance).
• Ability to clear a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• Van and fuel card
• Uniform
• 5% annual bonus
• On Call 1 week every 5-6 weeks. Retainer paid and call out bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply, as your details will not be processed