Electrician – Location: East London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000
Hours: 40 hours per week
Annual Leave: 31 days (including bank holidays)
Build Recruitment are currently seeking a qualified Electrician to join our client's repairs and maintenance team working within occupied and void social housing properties. This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical maintenance, repairs, and testing services in line with current regulations and safety standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a commitment to customer service, and experience working in domestic or social housing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance & Repairs
* Carry out reactive and planned electrical maintenance within occupied and void social housing properties.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants.
* Replace or install electrical fixtures and fittings such as sockets, lighting, cookers, and showers.
Testing & Inspection
* Conduct Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and remedial works in accordance with BS7671 (18th Edition).
* Complete testing and certification of all electrical works undertaken.
Planned Works & Upgrades
* Assist with periodic electrical upgrades, rewires, and planned improvement programmes.
* Ensure all installations and repairs comply with Part P, NICEIC, and Building Regulations.
* Work on solar panel installation.
Health & Safety Compliance
* Adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
* Conduct on-site risk assessments and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Customer Service & Communication
* Liaise professionally with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
* Keep accurate records of all works completed using handheld devices or paperwork as required.
* Report any safeguarding or property concerns to the relevant teams promptly.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (BS7671).
* 2391 or 2394/2395 Testing & Inspection qualification desirable.
* Previous experience in social housing, domestic maintenance, or responsive repairs.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Full UK manual driving licence required.
For more details, please call Kiera on (phone number removed) or please send your most up date CV to #removed#
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