WHS Repairs - Electrician

The Wheatley Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Excellent leave entitlements

Enhanced parental leave

Dental & optical support

Staff inclusion networks

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Wheatley Homes South is seeking an Electrician in Dumfries and Galloway to perform electrical repairs and servicing in customers' homes and prepare void properties for letting. The role requires City & Guilds level qualification, BS7671 18th Edition, and QCF Level 3 PIR, with multi-skill capability across trades.

You will join a values-driven organisation, work a 40-hour week (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm), and participate in an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds level, or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• QCF Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations or equivalent.
• Ability to multi-skill in other trades when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core electrical repairs and servicing in customers’ homes.
• Prepare void properties for letting.
• Be part of on-call rota.
• Work across Wheatley Homes South and Wheatley Group as needed.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Multi-skill across trades

Education

City & Guilds level

BS7671 18th Edition

QCF Level 3 PIR

Job description

Wheatley Homes South

Job title: Electrician

Salary: £46,716 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 40 Hours PW, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

Location: Dumfries and Galloway

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes South as an Electrician.

About the role

The role focuses on delivering core electrical repairs and servicing in customers’ homes and getting our void properties ready for letting.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for people who will help us achieve our targets for response times, reletting times, getting repairs right first time and customer satisfaction.

You’ll be qualified to City & Guilds level, or equivalent, and hold a qualification relating to the current edition of BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations). The candidate should also hold a City & Guilds - QCF Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations or equivalent.

The ability to multi-skill in other trades when required is a key part of this role.

You’ll be fully trained and have ongoing support from colleagues across Wheatley Homes South and the wider Wheatley Group. Experience of working in social housing is desirable but not essential.

You must be willing to take part in our on-call rota.

A current full clean driving license is essential, and the posts are subject to a level 1 disclosure check.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under‑represented groups.

Closing date: 5pm on 4 Sept 2026

Electrical Team Leader Brian Dalgliesh on 07867 291769 or [e-mail]. Electrical Team Leader Liam McLatchie on 07867 291164 or liam.mclatchie@dghp,org.uk

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