Electrician

Job Title

Electrician

London Borough of Hounslow

£24-£25 per hour

We have an opportunity for an Electrician to provide high-quality, customer-focused service, delivering a range of electrical maintenance and repair works within the reactive maintenance department. This role will cover various properties across the London Borough of Hounslow.

• Carrying out partial or full re‑wiring to council properties, both domestic and communal, as required, including testing, commissioning, and certifying these works.
• Tracing, diagnosing, and rectifying faults using appropriate testing and measuring equipment.
• Undertaking commercial elements of electrical works, including all types of cable containment, wiring for Door Entry/Warden Call systems, fire alarm systems, ICT/Intruder alarms, installation and testing of emergency lighting systems, and 3‑phase power switching and distribution.
• Interpreting work specifications and plans, completing works to a high‑specification quality standard.
• Planning each job and ensuring the required materials are available to complete the programme of works on schedule.
• Undertaking a range of associated builder's works, including core drilling, lifting/laying floors, chasing masonry, and patch plastering in areas where electrical chasing has been carried out.
• Understanding and complying with Asbestos awareness procedures and following the necessary safety protocols.
• Working flexibly on other work streams within the repairs team, including working to tight deadlines, adjusting to changes, and ensuring properties are left in a safe and tidy manner.
• Working independently or in pairs, using initiative with minimal supervision.

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018
• City & Guilds 2360 Parts One and Two, or NVQ Level 3 including AM2 (or equivalent)
• City & Guilds 2391‑52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

• Company van, fuel card and uniform provided as part of the package.
• Mains‑operated power tools provided.
• Annual pay and contract reviews.
• Free on‑site parking.
• 23 days paid annual leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays).
• Pension scheme.
• Free gym membership.
• Staff well‑being benefits, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), health testing, flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• EE Rewards – 20% off phone, SIM, and mobile broadband.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.