Electrician; Planned team

Got the skills? We've got the opportunity.

We're looking for an experienced Electrician to join our team, helping keep our customers' homes safe, comfortable and compliant through high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance and installations.

No two days are the same in this role. As an Electrician, you'll carry out a mix of repairs, fault finding, testing and installation work across our housing stock, helping our customers stay safe and comfortable in their homes.

You'll be trusted to manage your workload, solve problems and deliver high-quality work with a customer-first approach. If you take pride in your trade and enjoy variety, you'll fit right in. To support you in the role, we'll provide a company van and fuel card for business use.

We're looking for a qualified Electrician who shares our values
, takes pride in their trade and is committed to delivering an outstanding service.

You put customers first, delivering a professional service that helps customers feel safe and comfortable in their homes.

You take ownership of your work, delivering high-quality repairs and installations safely, efficiently and in line with regulations and company standards.

You stay up to date with industry best practice and continuously look for ways to improve quality, safety and customer outcomes.

You build strong relationships and communicate clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues and contractors.

• NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition and Part P qualifications.
• Experience detecting faults in electrical appliances and systems and correctly diagnosing their causes.
• Experience installing, repairing and maintaining domestic fixtures and systems.
• Working knowledge of other associated trades e.g. plastering, tiling plumbing, carpentry, flooring.
• Experience testing and inspecting electrical installations in line with current regulations.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues and customers are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

While a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification is desirable, candidates who do not currently hold this qualification will be required to achieve it upon successful completion of their probationary period.

For further information on the role, please review the job description attached to the advert.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check, a Right to Work check, and a DVLA licence check.

You will be required to be on site and ready to start at 08:00, working through to 17:00 with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

At Selwood Housing, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. As a not-for-profit housing organisation, we own and manage over 7,000 homes across the Southwest – and we’re growing. With a bold ambition to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, we’re investing in the future of local people and places.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in doing things properly.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access, and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We are keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, which works for everyone.