Repairs Electrician

Peabody; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Two volunteering days per year

Flexible benefits scheme

Up to 10% pension

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Peabody, based in Houghton Regis, seeks an experienced Repairs Electrician to join the property services team. You will perform electrical repairs, EICR testing, and installations, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, ensuring safety and compliance across occupied homes.

You’ll carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and documentation, with focus on first-time fixes and responsive customer service. A full UK driving licence and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in property maintenance or similar environment.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience carrying out EICRs, electrical testing and repairs in occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs and maintenance to a high standard, achieving first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and identify remedial works required.
• Undertake fault finding, testing and inspection activities.
• Install and replace consumer units, heat alarms and smoke alarms.
• Complete certification and test documentation accurately and compliantly.
• Carry out core drilling for fan installations where required.
• Manage workload effectively and work to agreed schedules and performance targets.
• Ensure materials, equipment and resources are available to minimise follow-on works and maximise productivity.
• Deliver excellent customer service and take ownership of issues through to resolution.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

EICR testing

Customer service

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

AM2 or AM2S qualification

City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)

City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection & Testing qualification, or 2394/2395 equivalent

Knowledge of working with non-licensed asbestos

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1231/1431

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Houghton Regis

Closing Date:

08/10/2026

Vacancy Category:

Trades & Repairs

Service Area:

Directorate:

Connect Property Services

Our Vacancy

Repairs Electrician – Deliver a First-Class Repairs Service

Are you a qualified Electrician with experience in repairs and maintenance? Join Peabody's Repairs Team and help keep residents safe by delivering high-quality electrical repairs, testing and installations across our homes.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you'll carry out a wide range of electrical works, including repairs, fault finding, EICR testing and consumer unit replacements. You'll play a vital role in achieving first-time fixes, maintaining compliance and delivering excellent customer service.

What you'll be doing

• Carry out electrical repairs and maintenance to a high standard, achieving first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and identify any remedial works required.
• Undertake fault finding, testing and inspection activities.
• Install and replace consumer units, heat alarms and smoke alarms.
• Complete certification and test documentation accurately and compliantly.
• Carry out core drilling for fan installations where required.
• Manage your workload effectively and work to agreed schedules and performance targets.
• Ensure materials, equipment and resources are available to minimise follow-on works and maximise productivity.
• Deliver excellent customer service and take ownership of issues through to resolution.

What you'll bring

• At least five years' experience working within property maintenance or a similar environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out EICRs, electrical testing and repairs in occupied properties.
• A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must hold:

• City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• AM2 or AM2S qualification
• City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)
• City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection & Testing qualification, or 2394/2395 equivalent
• Knowledge of working with non-licensed asbestos

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values:

Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

What We Offer

• 22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee discount portal
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Please read before applying

• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th October.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• A Basic DBS check is required for this role.
• You must have the right to work in the UK. Peabody is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist, at [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive enough applications that meet the criteria.