Electrician – Planned Works & Responsive Repairs Teams
Sheffield
Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: TBC
We have opportunities for experienced Electricians to join our Planned Works and Responsive repairs teams.
The successful people will provide a variety of Electrical installations and repairs, working in customers’ homes as well as vacant properties and our care facilities.
You will be Working for our Home Maintenance Team, who are a team of trade professionals.
You will maintain the high standards expected of this team and deliver excellent customer care at all times while working to tight deadlines. This is a role working in a fast-paced environment that is frequently subject to change.
We are a forward thinking, values driven housing association. This role is a mobile working role, using our maintenance depot in Ecclesfield, Sheffield as an operating base.
For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.
Job Description
* Salary – Starting at £36,055 for a 37-hour week - Rises to £36,916 after successful completion of probationary period)
* Salary rises incrementally up to £38,631 over a five-year period
* Working hours – 37 hours per week
* 27 days annual leave, Bank holidays including an additional 4 bank holiday days
* Driving licence essential – Includes a company van and fuel card
* Power tools and plant provided
* Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme
* A discount scheme that can be used with a variety of retailers
* Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
* Additional multi-skill bonus of £1,308 per annum, paid monthly for qualifying staff
* Pension contribution- we match your contributions up to 5%
More about the role:
Reporting to the HMT Electrical Supervisor the role will entail working alone or as part of a small team. You will be carrying out electrical installations and repairs, testing and remedial works in the homes of our customers, and buildings owned or maintained by SYHA. In this role you will be working to achieve high standards of workmanship and excellent customer care at all times.
Who you are:
The perfect person for the role will possess the following skills and qualities:
* Have the experience and the ability to carry out Electrical work including both maintenance, installation and testing work
* Have the ability to solve problems and to make recommendations for repair and maintenance issues
* Be flexible and have the ability to carry out minor repairs requiring the skills of other trades, such as joinery or minor plastering works
* Have the ability to provide advice and guidance to clients/customers on maintenance and repair issues
* Have a full driving licence and be confident to drive vehicles in the HMT fleet. This includes vehicles up to long wheelbase transit size
* A working knowledge of digital work solutions including using online applications
Who we are:
At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.
Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.
Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience