Electrician - Social Housing

Build Recruitment

About this role

This permanent Electrician role in Bristol covers electrical repairs and maintenance in social housing properties, including diagnosing faults and completing remedial works. You will undertake electrical inspection and testing, including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), repair and replace electrical accessories, fittings and components, and accurately complete test certificates and records of work. Working in occupied properties, you will treat residents and their homes with care and respect, ensuring all work meets current electrical regulations and health and safety requirements. The role requires City & Guilds 2391, a recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, 18th Edition, and experience in domestic repairs, fault finding, inspection and testing.

Job Description

Electrician - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Location: Bristol and surrounding areas
Salary: £43,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience

We are recruiting a qualified Electrician with a City & Guilds 2391 qualification to work on a social housing repairs and maintenance contract across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

This role would suit an experienced electrician who is confident in fault finding, inspection and testing, and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work and a professional service to residents.

The role

  • Carrying out electrical repairs and maintenance in social housing properties.

  • Diagnosing electrical faults and completing remedial works.

  • Undertaking electrical inspection and testing, including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).

  • Repairing and replacing electrical accessories, fittings and components.

  • Accurately completing test certificates and records of work.

  • Working in occupied properties, treating residents and their homes with care and respect.

  • Ensuring all work meets current electrical regulations and health and safety requirements.

What we're looking for

  • City & Guilds 2391 qualification in inspection and testing.

  • A recognised electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

  • 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification.

  • Experience in domestic electrical repairs, fault finding, inspection and testing.

  • Previous social housing maintenance experience would be advantageous.

  • Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.

  • A full UK driving licence.

Salary

£43,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.