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Electrician – Permanent Position
Location: Cambridge, Peterborough & Huntingdon
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join a well-established social housing contractor on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across social housing properties throughout Cambridge, Peterborough and Huntingdon.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician looking for a stable, long-term position with a reputable contractor, offering a competitive salary, company van and fuel card.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive electrical repairs and planned maintenance within social housing properties.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults safely and efficiently.
- Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
- Carry out electrical remedial works identified through inspections and testing.
- Ensure all electrical works are completed in accordance with current regulations and relevant industry standards.
- Complete testing, inspection and certification accurately and efficiently.
- Liaise professionally with tenants, colleagues and clients while working in occupied properties.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and customer service.
- Complete job sheets, reports and relevant documentation accurately.
- Manage a daily workload effectively while working independently.
- Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota, typically covering one week in every month.
- Respond to emergency electrical repairs and maintenance issues during out-of-hours periods as part of the rota.
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Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- 2391 Inspection & Testing – desirable.
- Previous experience working within social housing, housing association or domestic maintenance environments is highly desirable.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
- Commitment to health and safety and delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Willingness and availability to participate in the out-of-hours rota.
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What's on Offer
- £38,000 – £42,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Company van provided.
- Fuel card provided.
- Company Pension
- Paid annual leave
- Stable work with an established social housing contractor.
- Regular work across Cambridge, Peterborough and Huntingdon.
- Out-of-hours rota approximately 1 week per month.
- Opportunity for long-term career development.
- A varied role covering reactive repairs, maintenance, testing and remedial works.
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