Lead Electrician – Residential Repairs, Testing & Mentoring

Think Recruitment; Matlock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension & Holiday entitlement

Overtime opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Ongoing training

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Lead Electrician to cover Derbyshire and surrounding areas. You will repair, maintain and test electrical systems in occupied residential properties, providing guidance to junior electricians and apprentices while ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires relevant qualifications and a full UK driving licence, with overtime opportunities and a generous benefits package including a company vehicle and pension.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or completed apprenticeship.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
• AM2 qualification.
• Experience in domestic electrical repairs and maintenance.
• Previous experience within social housing or residential maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to support and mentor other electricians.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, installations and maintenance in occupied properties.
• Complete electrical testing, inspections and fault finding.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Support and mentor electricians and apprentices.
• Carry out quality checks and ensure electrical compliance.
• Complete job reports using mobile devices.

Skills

Domestic repairs & maintenance

Social housing experience

Driving licence (UK)

Mentoring electricians

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

AM2 qualification

Job description

Think Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Lead Electrician to cover Derbyshire and surrounding areas. You will repair, maintain and test electrical systems in occupied residential properties, providing guidance to junior electricians and apprentices while ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires relevant qualifications and a full UK driving licence, with overtime opportunities and a generous benefits package including a company vehicle and pension.