Electrician (Urgent Repairs)
Salary: £44,819 + Excellent Benefits
Location: High Wycombe & Chesham, travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Location of work: South Buckinghamshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (08:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday), travel required across property portfolio
Included: Company van + fuel card for business usage and uniform
About the Role
As an Urgent Repairs Electrician, you’ll respond to emergency and reactive electrical issues in customers’ homes, diagnose faults quickly, carry out safe and effective repairs and aim for a first‑time fix wherever possible.
This role offers autonomy and problem‑solving; you’ll work mostly independently, occasionally collaborating with colleagues on larger or more complex jobs.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to urgent and reactive electrical repairs across our homes
* Diagnose faults quickly and carry out safe, compliant repairs
* Aim for first‑time fix wherever possible
* Work independently, managing your own workload and priorities
* Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation
* Represent SettleParadigm professionally and courteously at all times
* Ensure all work meets current regulations and safety standards
* Keep your van stocked, tools maintained and equipment in good order
* Optionally participate in out‑of‑hours work (voluntary, not required)
What We’re Looking For
Must haves
* City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent qualification
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* Experience in housing repairs, maintenance or similar environments
* Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Basic understanding of Health & Safety legislation
* Full UK driving licence
Nice to haves
* City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
* Full clean licence
For added brilliance
* Experience working in social housing
Benefits
* Annual salary: £44,819 + Excellent Benefits
* 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
* Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
* Family‑friendly leave: enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
* Life cover and income protection
* Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
* Mental Health First Aiders available to support
* Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
* Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
* 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
* Peer‑recognition rewards platform
* Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
* 42.5 hours per week (08:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday)
* Monday to Friday
* Travel required across our property portfolio
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds, people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Closing Date: 20/06/2026
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