Senior Electrician TAFF198R

Taff Housing Association; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Taff Housing Association is seeking a proactive Senior Electrician to lead our in-house electrical repairs team across our homes and properties in Cardiff. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, installations, and the work of external contractors, ensuring all electrical activities comply with current regulations and organisational standards.

As technical lead, you will guide complex electrical issues, drive efficient resource management, and promote safe, reliable, and sustainable

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation.
• City & Guilds Inspection & Testing (2391) and BS 7671 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repairs, preferably within the social housing sector.
• Understanding of the Welsh Housing Quality Standard and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Ability to maintain documentation and records.
• Ability to prioritise and programme work to meet targets and deadlines.
• An effective team player who can respond quickly to changing demands and conditions.
• Strong understanding of H&S requirements, including conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electricians, overseeing planned and responsive maintenance, repairs, and installation works across our homes and properties.
• Ensure all electrical work is carried out in line with current legislation, regulations, and organisational standards.
• Act as technical lead and subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex electrical issues, supporting resource management, and driving safe, reliable services.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Inspection & Testing

Electrical maintenance

Welsh Housing Standards

CDM 2015

Documentation skills

Work planning

H&S compliance

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Inspection & Testing (2391)

BS 7671 18th Edition qualification

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, technically skilled Senior Electrician to lead our in-house electrical repairs team. The ideal candidate will have proven knowledge of current electrical regulations, including BS7671, as well as health & safety regulations. The role involves overseeing electrical works of both our in-house electrical repairs team and external contractors, supporting the team, carrying out installations, maintenance, fault finding, ensuring all work is completed safely and professionally. We're looking for someone reliable, organised, confident, with good communication skills and the ability to lead by example.

What you’ll do…

Taff are committed to providing, good quality, affordable and safe homes and this role plays a vital part in achieving that commitment. You will lead a team of electricians, overseeing planned and responsive maintenance, repairs, and installation works across our homes and properties. You will ensure that all electrical work is carried out in line with current legislation, regulations, and organisational standards. Acting as the technical lead and subject matter expert, you will provide guidance on complex electrical issues, support effective resource management, and help drive our ambition to deliver safe, warm, and sustainable

What you'll bring to the role...

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in electrical installation Ability to manage and analyse complex datasets and provide meaningful reports.
• City and Guilds Inspection and Testing (e.g., 2391 or equivalent) and BS 7671 18th Edition qualification.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and repairs, preferably within the social housing sector
• Understanding of the Welsh Housing Quality Standard and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Ability to prioritise and programme work to meet targets and deadlines.
• An effective team player who can respond quickly to changing demands and conditions.
• Strong understanding of H&S requirements, including conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance
• Full UK driving licence

Other useful information

We welcome any questions in advance of an application, or if there is something that matters to you and we haven't covered in the job pack, then please get in touch with Andrew Rodwell at [e-mail]

Interview date: Monday, 12th October 2026

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Right to work in the UK - If your right to work in the UK has any restrictions, i.e. limited hours of work per week, could you confirm that your employment in this role will not breach those restrictions? *

Right to work in the UK - Could you confirm that you have a valid right to work in the UK? *We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role at any point during your employment. *

The role you are applying for may be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This may be at the Enhanced level, which means that both spent and unspent convictions could be disclosed. If this applies to you, you will have the opportunity to discuss with us any offences or matter that may be relevant to the post. Any disclosed information will only be considered if relevant to the role you're applying for. *

If you have any unspent convictions or cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please provide details including the date, nature of the offence, and outcome. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to discuss this information further. If you do not have any unspent convictions or cautions, please state: ‘Not applicable’. *

Taff is committed to addressing the underrepresentation of people from ethnic minority communities. As part of this commitment, we aim to guarantee an interview for at least one or more candidates from an ethnic minority background who meets the essential criteria for the role. Do you consent to us applying this approach to your application? *

Taff is committed to addressing the underrepresentation of people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we aim to guarantee an interview for any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Do you consent to us applying this approach to your application? *

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