Electrician – Social Housing (ECS Gold Card Essential)
Location: North & East London (N & E Postcodes)
Salary: £45,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
ECS GOLD CARD IS ESSENTIAL – APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A VALID ECS GOLD CARD WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join a well-established electrical contractor delivering electrical testing, compliance and maintenance services across social housing properties throughout North and East London.
This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and long-term career stability.
The Role
Working across occupied and communal social housing properties, your duties will include:
- Carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
- Completing C1 and C2 remedial works following inspections
- Electrical fault finding and maintenance works
- Testing and inspecting communal electrical installations
- Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults efficiently
- Ensuring all work complies with BS7671 Wiring Regulations
- Producing accurate certification and reports
- Using handheld devices to complete job sheets and certificates
- Working in occupied properties with excellent customer service
- Liaising with tenants, supervisors and office staff
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Maintaining company vehicle, tools and equipment
- Managing your daily workload across multiple appointments
- Adhering to all health and safety procedures
- Representing the business professionally on site
Essential RequirementsYou MUST hold a valid ECS Gold Card. This is a mandatory requirement for the role.
Applicants must also have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent)
- Experience carrying out EICRs within social housing
- Experience completing C1 & C2 remedial works
- Experience with communal testing
- Experience carrying out PAT testing
- Strong fault-finding skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Package
- £45,000 basic salary
- Performance bonus scheme
- Company van
- Fuel card
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Ongoing training and development
- Stable, long-term work across established social housing contracts
Apply Now
If you're an experienced social housing electrician looking to join a growing contractor with long-term work and excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: A valid ECS Gold Card is mandatory for this position. Applications without an ECS Gold Card will not be considered.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: On the road
