Electrician (Responsive repairs)

A leading company in the facilities management and social housing maintenance space is seeking a skilled Electrician to join its expanding Responsive Repairs team.

Supporting an extensive social housing portfolio across Leicestershire, Peterborough, and the wider A47 corridor, this mobile role is crucial in delivering high-quality reactive maintenance, testing, and compliance work.

If you excel at diagnosing faults, take pride in a "first-time fix" approach, and enjoy a customer-facing role where you can truly help tenants, this permanent opportunity offers the perfect combination of job stability and premium company benefits.

The Role
As the Electrician, you’ll:

• Deliver Responsive Repairs: Respond to and execute reactive domestic electrical repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties.
• Manage Testing & Compliance: Carry out vital electrical installations, servicing, inspections, and testing, including completing full EICRs and executing necessary remedial works.
• Diagnose & Resolve Faults: Troubleshoot technical issues safely and efficiently, ensuring all work complies with the latest wiring regulations and safety documentation.
• Champion Tenant Satisfaction: Provide excellent, friendly customer service directly to residents, maintaining high quality standards and working alongside other trades when required.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Complete all digital certification, compliance logs, and job updates accurately and on time.

You
To be successful in the role of Electrician, you’ll bring:

• Fully Qualified Status (Essential): A completed NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification including the AM2 Portfolio/Assessment (e.g., C&G 2360 Parts 1 & 2 + NVQ Level 3, C&G 2356, or equivalent). Please note: Technical certificates/classroom-only theory qualifications cannot be considered.
• Up-to-Date Regulations: Valid 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Driving Credentials: A full UK Driving Licence to manage your mobile territory (covering Peterborough, Leicestershire, and the A47 corridor, with occasional visits to the Rushden office base for monthly meetings and training).
• Industry Experience: A proven background in domestic responsive repairs, housing maintenance, or local authority/housing association contracts.
• Desirable Extras: Inspection & Testing qualifications (City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395), PAT Testing, Part P, Unvented Hot Water, or a valid JIB Card are highly advantageous.

What''s in it for you?

This business is widely recognized for its deep commitment to quality service, tenant care, and employee satisfaction. They look after their team by providing excellent training, a highly collaborative culture, and a market-leading package:

• A competitive basic salary of £40,000 - £41,000 per annum.
• An annual performance bonus of up to 5% (paid pro-rata each March).
• A fully equipped company van and fuel card.
• Generous overtime opportunities and additional payments for participating in the on-call rota (approximately 1 week in every 6-8 weeks).
• 34 days of total annual leave (25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off).
• Comprehensive private healthcare & dental cover, life insurance, and an enhanced pension scheme.
• Work-life balance hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Apply Now! To apply for the position of electrician, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV directly to Yohann Essoki. Interviews are taking place immediately, so don’t miss your chance to secure a spot in this dynamic, community-focused team!

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