Testing & Inspection Electrician

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association based in Belfast is seeking a Testing & Inspection Electrician. Responsible for ensuring electrical safety and compliance, you will carry out testing and inspections of various installations. Ideal candidates will possess necessary qualifications, problem-solving skills, and a valid UK driving license. A range of benefits, including training and a pension scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Great on-job training

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out EICRs and remedial works.
• Full Current UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical testing, inspection, and certification of installations.
• Ensure electrical safety and compliance across the Radius Housing portfolio.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Education

Qualified Electrician with City & Guilds 2365 / 2330 or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

City & Guilds 2391, 2394/5, or equivalent Testing & Inspection qualification

In-depth knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

Job description

Testing & Inspection Electrician Radius Housing

• Closing Date: 26 October 2025
• Location: Belfast based with occasional travel within Northern Ireland
• Contract: Full Time
• Hours: 40
• Job Ref: FHA04313

Radius Housing is proud to announce the launch of Radius Direct Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary established to enhance and supplement our current property maintenance operations.

Radius Direct has been created to support the delivery of essential services including servicing, planned maintenance, minor works, and repairs. The formation of this new company represents a proactive investment in improving service delivery, ensuring we can respond effectively to the growing demands of our sector and the expectations of our tenants.

Given the current housing pressures across our communities, Radius Direct will have a strong focus on void property relets, helping to minimise turnaround times and bring vacant homes back into use more efficiently. Additionally, Radius Direct will be central in delivering a range of compliance-related services, ensuring that Radius Housing continues to meet and exceed its statutory and regulatory responsibilities in an ever-evolving housing environment.

At the heart of Radius Direct will be a dedicated expert team of multi-trade operatives who will work alongside our existing staff and external contractors. This team will provide a responsive and integrated maintenance service, combining in-house expertise with trusted partnerships to ensure high-quality outcomes for our tenants.

The introduction of Radius Direct reflects Radius Housing’s commitment to enhancing service standards, increasing operational flexibility, and reinforcing our focus on tenant wellbeing. By bringing additional capacity in-house, we aim to deliver a service that is not only efficient and compliant but also proactive and community-centred.

We are currently recruiting for the following role:

The Testing and Inspection Electrician is responsible for carrying out electrical testing, inspection, and certification of domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical installations in accordance with current regulations. The role ensures electrical safety, compliance, and quality of work undertaken across the Radius Housing portfolio.

Location:Based in Holywood to cover various locations throughout Northern Ireland

To view the full job description and selection criteria please see attached.

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

• Qualified Electrician with City & Guilds 2365 / 2330 or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• City & Guilds 2391, 2394/5, or equivalent Testing & Inspection qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
• Experience carrying out EICRs and remedial works.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Full Current UK driving licence *
• Good communication and IT skills.

(*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage. In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post).

In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

Please include ‘Testing & Inspection Electrician – FHA04313’ in the title of your email.

You can also send any other documents that will support your application.

Alternatively, you can apply directly through our website by clicking ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for Applications is midnight on 26th October 2025.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar permanent / fixed term vacancies which may arise.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ