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Date Added: Mon 02/03/2026

Electrician

Reading, RG1, UK
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Company: SKILLED CAREERS

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25.00/hour plus company van & fuel card

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Housing Electrician to join our growing team, delivering high-quality electrical services across social housing properties. This role involves working in both occupied and void properties, carrying out repairs, maintenance, testing, and installation work while ensuring full compliance with current regulations.

If you are a reliable, customer-focused electrician who takes pride in delivering safe and professional work within residential environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, and fault finding in social housing properties

Perform Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)

Complete remedial works following inspections

Install and upgrade consumer units, lighting, sockets, and wiring systems

Ensure all work complies with current wiring regulations (BS 7671)

Provide excellent customer service to tenants and residents

Accurately complete job reports and certification

Work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team

Requirements

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS (Apply online only) or equivalent Testing & Inspection qualification (preferred)

Proven experience in social housing or domestic environments

Full UK driving licence

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Desirable

Experience working within local authority or housing association contracts

Knowledge of compliance standards and safe systems of work

Ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines
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