Electrician (Urgent Repairs)

Paradigm Housing Group; Chesham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected housing provider in Chesham is seeking a qualified Electrician for a permanent role. You will handle emergency and reactive electrical repairs, work independently, and maintain high customer service standards. Strong fault-finding skills and a City & Guilds 2365 qualification are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, company van, and optional overtime for enhanced earnings.

Benefits

Access to a company van

Tools and uniform provided

Optional overtime

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent.
• Experience in housing repairs and maintenance.
• Full, clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and reactive electrical repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve faults efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Education

City & Guilds 2365

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Overview

Due to significant growth and our recent successful hiring campaign for two Electricians in our Urgent Repairs team, we’re excited to announce newly created roles within our Direct Labour Operation (DLO). Our Reactive Repairs team is once again expanding, and we’re now recruiting for a third Electrician to join us on a permanent basis (42.5 hours per week).

If you're a qualified Electrician who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working independently, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Responding to a high volume of emergency and reactive electrical repairs in our customers’ homes.
• Working mostly alone, with occasional team-ups for larger or more complex jobs.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults quickly and effectively, aiming for a first-time fix.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing all necessary documentation.
• Representing Paradigm professionally and courteously at all times.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with current regulations.
• Keeping your van stocked and tools in good order.
• Optionally participating in out-of-hours work (voluntary, not required).

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• City & Guilds 2365 (essential) or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in housing repairs and maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Bonus if you also have

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

Why join Paradigm?

• Be part of a growing, supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Work with a respected housing provider committed to quality and customer care.
• Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop your skills.
• Access to a company van, tools and uniform
• Optional overtime for those who want to boost their earnings.

Area of Operations

Paradigm Housing Group manages a diverse portfolio of 17,000 properties located across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Greater London, and surrounding areas. In this role, you will be required to travel throughout our property network to carry out Electrical repairs and ensure the continued safety and integrity of our homes.

Ready to Apply?

For full details, including the job description and person specification, please refer to the attachment at the bottom of this page. As part of our application process, we ask that you use the personal statement/cover letter section to detail how your experience relates to the role.

Please note

We may close this vacancy early if we identify suitable candidates before the advertised closing date.

We are Paradigm Housing Group.

We manage more than 15,000 homes across the South East.

We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high, both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.

As a charity, the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.

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