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Electrician

salary
GBP
£
£
20
-
23
per
hour
+
industry
Social Housing
role type
Permanent
location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
(
England
)
job posted
August 18, 2026
reference
Electrician
Electrician - Responsive Repairs andamp; Voids

Job Location: Site-based, covering areas within up to 90 minutes of Gloucester
Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week, plus an out-of-hours on-call rota

Temp to Permanent position

Rate - £20-£23

Our client is looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Repairs and Voids division, delivering high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance and replacement services across Social Housing properties.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and supportive organisation where your skills are valued, your workload is well managed and every day brings meaningful work that makes a difference to customers and communities.

About the role

As an Electrician, you'll be responsible for carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and replacement works within occupied Social Housing properties.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out fault finding and responsive electrical repairs within tenanted Social Housing properties.

Completing a wide range of electrical works, including:

* MCB and circuit breaker replacements
* Rewires
* Emergency and external lighting
* Switches and minor installations
* Shower repairs and replacements
* Smoke alarms
* Extractor fans
* Inspection, testing and re-certification
* Completion of relevant electrical certification
* Working from daily job tickets or a handheld device.
* Providing an outstanding customer service, recognising that you are working in customers' homes.
* Maintaining professional standards and treating customers and their properties with respect.
* Following high standards of health and safety at all times.
* Working efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

About you

We're looking for an experienced and qualified Electrician who takes pride in their work and is confident working within a Social Housing environment.

You will ideally have:

* 18th Edition qualification.
* AM2 or equivalent.
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
* 2391-52 or equivalent inspection and testing qualification.
* BS 7671:2018 knowledge.
* Experience working within a Social Housing, repairs or refurbishment environment.
* A full UK driving licence.

How To Apply

If you're interested in this role please send us an email with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch right away.

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