Electrician – Social Housing Reactive Maintenance

Location: North West London
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Vehicle: Company van & fuel card provided
Sector: Social Housing / Housing Association

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join a social housing repairs and maintenance team covering North West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician looking for a secure, permanent position carrying out reactive electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and fault finding across occupied social housing properties.

The Role

Your day-to-day work will involve electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and fault finding across domestic social housing properties.

Key duties include:

• Carrying out reactive electrical repairs within occupied social housing properties
• Fault finding and diagnostics on domestic electrical systems
• Completing EICRs, testing and inspection works
• Identifying electrical defects and completing remedial works
• General domestic electrical maintenance and repairs
• Using a PDA/handheld device to manage and update jobs
• Working professionally within tenants’ homes
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and customer service
• Managing your own daily workload

Social Housing Experience

Previous experience within social housing, housing associations, council properties or domestic reactive maintenance is highly desirable.

You will be working directly in residents’ homes, so a professional, respectful and customer-focused approach is essential.

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with proven domestic maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working in occupied properties
• Social housing experience preferred
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Electrical Installation
• NVQ Level 3
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• 2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent

Package & Benefits

• £46,000 basic salary
• Company van & fuel card
• 25–27 days holiday bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Additional holiday with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme – up to 9% matched
• 3x salary life assurance
• Health Cash Back Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifestyle and shopping discounts
• Professional subscription support
• Training and e-learning opportunities
• Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Car Lease Scheme
• Learning allowance available after probation and 6 months’ service

Location

The position covers North West London, working across social housing properties within the local area.

This role would suit an electrician based in or around North West London who is looking for a permanent position, strong benefits package and long-term career opportunity within social housing.

To apply or find out more, please contact Tom at Build Recruitment on 07884 094599 or send your CV to tom.morgan@buildrec.com.