Job Description
Location: South London (Primary base: Croydon)
Start Date: 9 March 2026
Duration: 12 weeks (initial)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Positions Available: 3
Rate:
* PAYE: £20.67 per hour
* Umbrella/Ltd: £24.10 per hour
Ribble Recruitment is supporting a large housing provider in London to recruit qualified DLO Electricians on a temporary basis within a Direct Repairs service.
This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance, inspection, and testing services to residential properties across South London.
The Role
You will work as part of an in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), carrying out reactive and planned electrical works in occupied and void properties. The role involves testing, inspections, fault-finding, reporting, and compliance work in line with current regulations.
There is also the opportunity to participate in out-of-hours work, which will increase overall earnings.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver electrical repairs and maintenance services to residential properties
* Carry out electrical testing, surveys, inspections, and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
* Complete detailed compliance and inspection reports
* Ensure all works meet current wiring regulations and safety standards
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and service partners
* Attend site-based interviews where required (online interviews also available)
Essential Qualifications & ExperienceElectrical Installation – Must hold ONE of the following
* NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation + AM2
* City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2
* City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 & 3
* City & Guilds 2365 Levels 2 & 3 + AM2
* City & Guilds 2357 + AM2
* Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker (2346) + AM2E
Inspection & Testing – Must hold ONE
* City & Guilds 2391 Periodic Inspection & Testing
* City & Guilds 2395 Inspection & Testing
Wiring Regulations – Mandatory
* City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition – 2018/2020)
Additional Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ electrical maintenance/installation experience
* Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 points, no serious offences in last 10 years)
* Minimum 2 years’ driving experience
* Willingness to work across South London
* Ability to work inside IR35