Electrician

Overview

Electrician – Salary £44,819 + Excellent Benefits.

Location:

Letchworth Garden City (working across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties).

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

42.5 hours per week. Included:
Company van and fuel card for business use.

We’re the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high‑quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising the number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, helping us make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve.

We’re now looking for a skilled and reliable Electrician to join our Homes and Maintenance team, delivering high quality electrical repairs, rewires and planned maintenance across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties.

As an Electrician, you’ll carry out a wide range of electrical works including responsive repairs, full and partial rewires, planned maintenance and testing. You’ll work in both occupied and vacant properties, ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and in line with current regulations. You’ll be a visible representative of Settle Paradigm, working closely with colleagues across Property Services, Customer Services and our wider maintenance teams to deliver a seamless and positive customer experience.

• Carry out electrical rewires, responsive repairs, planned maintenance and associated making‑good
• Complete inspection and testing, certification and notation for as‑built drawings
• Undertake fault finding, rectification and renewals in domestic dwellings
• Carry out tests on existing installations (domestic and occasional industrial)
• Complete PAT testing as required
• Follow all health and safety policies, procedures and codes of practice
• Ensure PPE is worn and used appropriately at all times
• Estimate materials accurately and manage stock responsibly
• Purchase materials in line with procurement processes and submit delivery notes
• Complete all paperwork and job information accurately and on time
• Undertake weekly vehicle checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Report vehicle defects promptly
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi‑functional team
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours standby rota (after probation)

• Qualified to 17th Edition and 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing
• Fully conversant with current IEE regulations for domestic electrical installations
• Experience in electrical rewires, testing, fault finding and domestic installation work
• Experience of PAT testing
• Ability to plaster chases and small areas as part of installation work
• Strong understanding of health and safety within the building industry
• Good IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently
• Full clean UK driving licence

• Experience working within social housing
• Ability to work confidently in both occupied and void properties

• A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• A positive, proactive approach to problem solving
• Confidence representing Settle Paradigm professionally in customers’ homes

Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects our commitment to valuing and supporting our people.

• annual salary: £44,819 per annum
• 25 days holiday
  , increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave
  :
  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription…