Field Electrician - Reactive Repairs, 24/7 On-Call

Southern Housing; Croydon (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our Direct Services team. You will perform electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across our properties, ensuring safety and high standards.

You will manage your own workload in a field-based role and participate in a 24-hour emergency on-call rota while keeping residents informed throughout the process. You will work independently and with colleagues, applying strong health and safety knowledge and a first-time fix approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with strong work ethic and customer service focus.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. 2391) or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in electrical repairs, maintenance and testing in similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and electrical compliance requirements.
• Ability to diagnose faults and deliver first-time fixes where possible.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including with residents.
• Flexible, proactive attitude; able to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and participate in a 24-hour emergency rota.
• Full UK driving license with restrictions noted and at least two years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across properties.
• Manage your own workload with a right-first-time approach and keep residents informed.
• Work as part of the Reactive Repairs team to provide a responsive service.
• Be available across locations as needed and participate in the 24-hour emergency rota.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Maintenance testing

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our Direct Services team. You will perform electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across our properties, ensuring safety and high standards.

You will manage your own workload in a field-based role and participate in a 24-hour emergency on-call rota while keeping residents informed throughout the process. You will work independently and with colleagues, applying strong health and safety knowledge and a first-time fix approach.