Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
Electrician
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Electrician
Rochdale
£38,483
About the Role
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is looking for a skilled and customer-focused Electrician to join our Repairs & Maintenance team. You'll play a vital role in keeping our homes, buildings and communities safe by delivering high-quality electrical installation, testing, inspection, maintenance and repair services across a diverse property portfolio.
This is a full-time, permanent role working across occupied and empty properties, communal areas, HMOs, and public buildings in Rochdale. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, completing installations and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current legislation and industry standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out electrical installations, repairs, maintenance, testing, and fault-finding activities.
- Completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and associated remedial works.
- Producing accurate certification and compliance documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults and emergency repair issues.
- Supporting planned, responsive, and empty property work programmes.
- Surveying work and identifying material requirements to ensure jobs are completed efficiently.
- Working collaboratively with other trades and contractors to deliver successful outcomes for customers.
- Supporting apprentices and colleagues through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
- Participating in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications
- City & Guilds 2330 (or equivalent Electrical Installation qualification).
- City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) or equivalent.
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent qualifications such as 2394/2395.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence.
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in electrical testing, inspection, fault diagnosis, and repair.
- Strong knowledge of current electrical regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
- Experience working in domestic, commercial, or public sector environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to service delivery.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
Desirable
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification.
- JIB ECS Card.
- IPAF and/or PASMA certification.
- Knowledge of emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, or related systems.
- Solar PV experience or qualifications.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Join RBH?
You'll join a team that is committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services for our customers. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on a varied property portfolio, developing your skills and making a real difference to the communities we serve.
What Do We Have to Offer You?
In addition to a competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities, you'll benefit from:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave.
- An additional 5 days leave after 5 years' service.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%; death in service benefit.
- Flexible smart working arrangements.
- Healthcare cashback plan, virtual GP access, and subsidized gym membership.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
RBH is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements of the role.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills