Electrician: Testing & Inspection for Council Housing

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme with S

Annual leave 25 days (30 after 5 years

Company vehicle

Training and professional development

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

City of York Council is seeking a qualified Electrician (Testing & Inspection) to perform EICRs across council housing, diagnosing faults and ensuring compliance with BS 7671. You will work in occupied and void properties, delivering safe, compliant installations for tenants and completing certificates promptly.

The role requires an NVQ3 in electrical installation, 2391/2394/2395 qualifications, and 18th Edition, with a UK driving licence and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing) qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience carrying out EICRs in domestic properties.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in council-owned domestic properties.
• Diagnose faults and identify non-compliances in electrical installations.
• Undertake remedial works arising from inspection and testing activities.
• Complete electrical certificates and associated documentation accurately and promptly. Ensure all work complies with BS 7671 and health and safety legislation.
• Provide excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota where required.
• Support wider electrical maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

EICR testing

Electrical inspection

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

City of York Council is seeking a qualified Electrician (Testing & Inspection) to perform EICRs across council housing, diagnosing faults and ensuring compliance with BS 7671. You will work in occupied and void properties, delivering safe, compliant installations for tenants and completing certificates promptly.

The role requires an NVQ3 in electrical installation, 2391/2394/2395 qualifications, and 18th Edition, with a UK driving licence and strong customer service skills.