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Qualified Electrician; Social Housing

Job in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Cannon Elec Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Qualified Electrician (Social Housing)

Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced electrician to join our team in the role of a qualified electrician for our social housing projects. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and compliance of electrical installations within residential properties.

Responsibilities
  • Qualified electrician with relevant certifications.
  • Extensive experience in social housing electrical work.
  • Proven experience in performing EICRs and inspecting electrical installations.
  • Proficiency in fault finding, maintenance, and installations.
  • Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team within specified deadlines and to project specifications.
  • Thorough knowledge of BS7671 (UK Wiring Regulations).
  • Familiarity with electronic NICEIC certification processes
  • Excellent understanding of health and safety practices, risk assessments, and method statements.
  • Leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop apprentices.
Qualifications and skills
  • NVQ City & Guilds Electrical Installations, Level 3
  • 18th Edition qualified
  • Must be able to demonstrate principles of testing (test all work carried out)
  • Full driving licence
  • Own power tools
  • ECS Gold Card
  • 2391 or equivalent (preferable)
Benefits
  • Company Van, Uniform, Work Tablet, Fuel Card
  • Holidays: 28 days, pension, overtime
  • Development opportunities

Cannon Elec Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Additional qualities
  • Self-motivated and capable of self-managing workloads.
  • Willingness to become a key team member in our organisation.
Experience
  • Strong fault-finding skills in maintenance and installations: 1 year (required)
  • Conduct (EICRs) in accordance with regulations: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification
  • Level 3 NVQ City & Guilds qualification (required)
  • 18th Edition Qualification (required)
  • AM2 Qualification (required)
  • ECS Gold card (required)
  • 2391 Testing Qualification (required)
Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person

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