Electrician – Social Housing
Permanent Position Kingston £42,000 per annum
Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.
With offices in London, Manchester, and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety, and Sales. We’re currently working with a leading Housing Association looking for a qualified Electrician to join their maintenance team in Kingston.
Day to Day for the Electrician:
1. Carrying out electrical repairs, fault finding, testing, and installations in occupied social housing properties
2. Completing EICRs and ensuring compliance with BS7671 standards
3. Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults safely and efficiently
4. Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional conduct in tenants’ homes
5. Using a PDA to manage and update jobs in real time
Requirements:
6. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent
7. 18th Edition (BS7671)
8. AM2 and ECS Gold Card desirable
9. Previous experience working within social housing or domestic maintenance
10. Full UK driving licence
Salary & Benefits:
11. £40,000 per annum
12. Company van and fuel card provided
13. Paid holiday and bank holidays
14. Pension scheme
15. Optional overtime and call-out opportunities
16. Excellent progression and training prospects
At Build Recruitment, we take the time to understand your career goals and motivations for a new role. We’ll provide support and communication throughout the process and act as your career partner — offering job matching, salary benchmarking, and long-term career guidance.