Social Housing Repairs Electrician

Randstad Staffing; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Basingstoke is searching for an experienced Electrician specializing in reactive repairs for social housing. You'll respond to emergency electrical issues, conduct installations, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role demands a qualified Electrician with relevant certifications and quick response skills. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits, along with professional development opportunities. Applicants must have a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for further training

Supportive team environment

Company van and tools provided

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition and City & Guilds Level 3.
• Experience in social housing or similar environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to respond quickly to reactive repairs.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency electrical repair requests.
• Diagnosing and fixing electrical faults swiftly.
• Carrying out installations and electrical inspections.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition

City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Electrician tools

Job description

Electrician for Reactive Repairs in Social Housing

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Electrician to join our team, specialising in reactive repairs for social housing properties. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a focus on ensuring the safety and functionality of tenants' homes, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to emergency electrical repair requests within social housing properties.
• Diagnosing and fixing electrical faults in a timely and efficient manner.
• Carrying out installations, rewires, and electrical inspections as required.
• Ensuring all work is completed to the highest safety standards and in compliance with current regulations.
• Maintaining excellent communication with property managers, tenants, and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition, and City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in social housing or similar environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to respond quickly to reactive repairs and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving license.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for further training and professional development.
• A supportive, dynamic team environment.
• Company van and tools provided.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.