Electrician - Social Housing
Location: Leeds & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Permanent (PAYE) or Subcontract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Reporting To: Electrical Contracts Manager
Travel: Required throughout Leeds and the surrounding region
The Role
We are currently seeking experienced Electricians to join a growing team delivering electrical maintenance, testing, inspection and installation works within the social housing sector across Leeds and the surrounding areas.
This is a field-based role requiring a qualified Electrician with strong experience in domestic properties, including rewires, consumer unit replacements, fault finding, EICRs, remedial works and general electrical repairs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in accordance with the latest BS7671 regulations.
- Complete electrical inspections, testing and certification using digital reporting software.
- Undertake rewires, consumer unit (board) changes and electrical installations.
- Diagnose electrical faults and complete associated remedial works.
- Conduct emergency lighting testing and installation where required.
- Produce accurate certification and compliance documentation.
- Ensure all work meets NICEIC and industry quality standards.
- Adhere to all Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Maintain stock levels and ensure materials are managed efficiently.
- Support and mentor apprentices when required.
- Work collaboratively with operational and technical teams to ensure contracts are delivered on time.
- Meet individual and team performance targets and KPIs.
- Maintain excellent customer service standards when working within occupied residential properties.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Fully Qualified Electrician.
- City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 or equivalent Testing & Inspection qualification.
- Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (2330, 2365 or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Valid ECS Card.
- Asbestos Awareness certification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience working within the Social Housing sector.
- Experience carrying out EICRs, testing and inspection works.
- Strong background in domestic electrical maintenance and repairs.
- Experience of rewires, consumer unit upgrades and fault finding.
- Experience with emergency lighting installation and testing.
- Familiarity with handheld tablets and certification software.
- Thorough understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations and current BS7671 standards.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Good IT literacy and reporting skills.
- Strong commitment to health and safety compliance.
- Reliable, organised and professional approach.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
- Stable, long-term work within the social housing sector.
- Monday to Friday working pattern with a healthy work-life balance.
- Variety of testing, maintenance, repair and installation projects.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive management team and career progression prospects.
Ideal Background
This opportunity would suit Electricians with experience in:
- Social Housing Maintenance
- Planned Works Programmes
- Responsive Repairs
- Property Services
- Domestic Electrical Contracting
- Electrical Compliance & Testing
Applicants must have previous social housing experience and be comfortable working within occupied residential properties across Leeds and the surrounding areas.