Electrician - Social Housing

Electrician

Location: Yeovil
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

About the role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Electrician to join a property services team in Yeovil, maintaining and improving homes across the local housing stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrician who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, resolving electrical faults efficiently and providing excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, installations, servicing, inspection and testing across domestic properties.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, aiming to achieve a first-time fix wherever possible.
• Undertake rewiring and electrical upgrades, including works associated with kitchen and bathroom programmes.
• Complete electrical works in both occupied and unoccupied properties.
• Ensure all work complies with current BS 7671 requirements, health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, identify material requirements and ensure installations are correctly tested and certified.
• Communicate professionally with customers, keeping them informed of work progress and any necessary follow-on actions.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works, inspections and test results.
• Maintain the company vehicle, carry out safety checks and report any defects promptly.
• Support apprentices and trainees in developing their practical skills and knowledge.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota as required.

What we're looking for

• A fully qualified electrician with relevant electrical installation qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 3 or an approved equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent inspection and testing qualification.
• Practical experience of domestic electrical repairs, installations, fault-finding and testing.
• A sound working knowledge of current BS 7671 wiring regulations.
• City & Guilds 2394 or 2395, or an equivalent qualification in electrical inspection and testing, would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between customer properties.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate job records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a professional and respectful approach when working in residents' homes.
• A commitment to safe working practices, quality workmanship and achieving high standards.
• Willingness to undertake a Basic DBS check.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to £43,000 per annum.
• The opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of domestic properties.
• A role where you can make a direct difference to the safety, quality and maintenance of residents' homes.
• The opportunity to support apprentices and contribute to the wider electrical maintenance team.

For more information or to apply, please submit your CV