Social Housing Electrician: Maintenance & EICR

Build Recruitment Limited; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment are currently seeking a qualified Electrician to join our client’s repairs and maintenance team working within occupied and void social housing properties. This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical maintenance, repairs, and testing services in line with current regulations and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition, and experience in social housing or domestic maintenance, with strong fault-finding

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation required.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification required.
• 2391/2394/2395 testing & inspection qualification desirable.
• Experience in social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned electrical maintenance in occupied and void social housing.
• Diagnose and repair faults quickly and safely with minimal tenant disruption.
• Replace or install sockets, lighting, cookers, and showers.
• Conduct Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and remedial works per BS7671.
• Complete testing and certification of all electrical works undertaken.
• Assist with periodic electrical upgrades, rewires, and planned improvement programmes.
• Ensure installations comply with Part P, NICEIC and Building Regulations.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and conduct on-site risk assessments.
• Liaise with tenants and teams to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain records.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Electrical Installation)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391/2394/2395 testing & inspection (desirable)

Job description

Build Recruitment are currently seeking a qualified Electrician to join our client’s repairs and maintenance team working within occupied and void social housing properties. This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical maintenance, repairs, and testing services in line with current regulations and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition, and experience in social housing or domestic maintenance, with strong fault-finding