Qualified Electrician – Social Housing Repairs

Job Title: Qualified Electrician – Social Housing Repairs
Location: Various sites (tenant and client premises)
Rate: £26.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Ongoing / Full-time About the Role:
We are currently seeking a fully qualified and experienced Electrician to join our Repairs & Maintenance team. You will be responsible for carrying out a full range of electrical repairs and installations within residential properties, including both responsive repairs and planned works, ensuring a high standard of workmanship and excellent customer service.
This is a hands-on role working in tenants' homes and client premises, both internally and externally. You’ll also be expected to have additional skills across other trades and a flexible approach to multi-trade work. What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out electrical repairs, installations, and maintenance across housing stock.
• Supporting the delivery of responsive repairs, planned works, and void property refurbishments.
• Working to strict deadlines and budgets, escalating variations to supervisors when needed.
• Interpreting construction drawings and specifications effectively.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant building regulations and health & safety standards.
• Recording works in real time using PDA devices.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional communication at all times.
• Supervising and mentoring apprentices as required, including reporting on their progress.
• Operating a company van in line with the council’s vehicle policy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in social housing repairs and maintenance (SH experience essential).
• Strong understanding of current building regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Confidence using digital work management systems (PDAs).
• A team player with a commitment to high-quality workmanship and safety.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• JIB Gold Card (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

What’s Provided:

• Company van
• Fuel card
• Uniform
• Trade card
• Ongoing support and training
• Opportunity to work with a respected team in a stable and structured environment

If this position is of any interest to you, apply today or contact Zach on the following.
01772 208 966
Zach.Jordan@servicecare.org.uk