Senior Electrician / Trydanwr Uwch

Wales & West Housing; Newcastle Emlyn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 25 days + bank holidays

Buy/sell leave

Sick pay

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Annual pay review

Out of hours pay

Tool purchase allowance

Mobile phone & tablet

Job summary

Cambria’s electrical service delivery team in West Wales is seeking a Senior Electrician to lead and oversee repairs, installations, and EICRs. You will certify work, diagnose faults, and contribute to safety and quality across Wales & West Housing residents. The role requires 18th Edition qualification with QS experience or strong QS knowledge, and a valid full UK driving licence.

A company vehicle is provided for business use. The pay rate is £20.88 per hour for a 40-hour week (approx.

Qualifications

• 18th edition qualification with QS experience or strong QS understanding.
• Ability to diagnose faults, carry out repairs, installations and certify work.
• Full UK driving licence; company vehicle provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Electricians, overseeing repairs, installations, EICRs and quality audits.
• Train, coach and develop electrical staff, driving continuous improvement across the service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Deliver toolbox talks and provide ongoing health and safety guidance to operational teams.
• Maintain accurate records, certification and associated documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

18th edition qualified

QS experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

18th Edition Qualified

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting role has become available within Cambria’s electrical service delivery team. As the Senior Electrician, working in our West Wales region, you will be responsible for shaping and improving the future of service delivery to Wales & West Housing’s residents.

You should be 18th edition qualified with either experience of acting as a Qualified Supervisor (QS) or able to demonstrate significant understanding of the QS role within a NICEIC Approved company. You will be able to diagnose faults, carry out repairs, new installations and certify your own work and hold the required inspection and testing qualification.

The rate of pay for this role is £20.88 per hour for a basic 40-hour week, average earnings £43,430 per year.

Your duties will include:

• Lead and support a team of Electricians, overseeing repairs, installations, EICRs and quality audits.
• Train, coach and develop electrical staff, driving continuous improvement across the service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Deliver toolbox talks and provide ongoing health and safety guidance to operational teams.
• Maintain accurate records, certification and associated documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

You will also participate in our 24/7 emergency call out service for which there is an additional payment. This service whilst compulsory for all employees, allows for flexibility with colleagues able to swap or cover each other’s scheduled call out dates.

You must also possess a current valid full driving licence. You will be provided with a company vehicle for business use as well as a fuel card to facilitate your travel to complete your work.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Chris Jones Regional Operations Manager, 07971 593083 / [e-mail]

Who are Cambria?

Established in 2010, Cambria undertake a wide range of housing maintenance works across Wales with offices in Cardiff, Ewloe and Newcastle Emlyn. Our work includes reactive repairs, empty property preparation, electrical testing and gas servicing.

While wholly owned by Wales & West Housing Association, we are an independent company used to fulfil the maintenance and servicing needs of the Wales & West Housing Group. This gives us great security of work and consistent growth for the Group as a whole.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave (plus an additional 8 bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
• The ability to buy and sell leave up to 5 days (pro rata), as well as time off for volunteering, health screening and more.
• Comprehensive support in case of sickness with agenerous sick payscheme.
• Support through anemployee assistance and counsellingservice including financial support towards dental, optical & medical treatments as well as critical illness cover.
• Defined Contribution including3x salary death in servicelife insurance cover.
• Annual pay and benefits review.
• Additional payment for participation in out of hours service.
• Tool purchase allowance following successfully passing probation.
• Mobile phone & tablet for work purposes.

Closing date: Sunday, 29th November 2026

Assessment date: W/C 30th November 2026

Candidates searching for roles such as Senior Electrician, Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Team Leader, Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, or Electrical Compliance Supervisor may find this opportunity a great fit.