Field Electrician – Reactive Home Repairs

Southern Housing; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Birthday leave

Retailersdiscounts

Cycle to work

Buy & sell annual leave

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking a skilled Electrician to deliver high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across our homes. You will work in the Direct Services Reactive Repairs team, managing your own workload and ensuring first-time fixes while keeping residents informed.

This field-based role may require support across locations, including evenings and weekends. A full UK driving licence (≤6 points) and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. 2391) or willingness to work towards.
• Experience carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and testing in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and electrical compliance requirements.
• Ability to diagnose faults and deliver a first time fix wherever possible.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with residents including those who may be vulnerable.
• Flexible, proactive approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends with reasonable notice and take part in a 24 hour emergency call out rota.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six points and at least two years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across properties as part of Reactive Repairs.
• Manage your own workload day to day with a right first time approach to ensure responsive service.
• Work across different locations as needed and participate in a 24-hour emergency rota.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. 2391) or willingness to work towards

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a skilled Electrician to deliver high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across our homes. You will work in the Direct Services Reactive Repairs team, managing your own workload and ensuring first-time fixes while keeping residents informed.

This field-based role may require support across locations, including evenings and weekends. A full UK driving licence (≤6 points) and relevant qualifications are essential.