Electrician

Qualified Electrician - Property Maintenance for a reputable housing association in Sunderland

Join a Reputable Housing Association Making a Real Difference

We are a values-driven, charitable housing association committed to making a lasting difference in Sunderland. Every day, we provide more than 60,000 people with homes they are proud to call their own.

Everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford.

We invest millions each year to maintain safe, high-quality homes and play an active role in addressing the UK housing crisis by building modern, energy-efficient homes for rent across the city.

If you are passionate about your trade and want to contribute to thriving communities, we would love to hear from you.

Salary: £37,538 per annum. 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri) | Early Finish Fridays.

Due to continued investment and expansion, we are recruiting qualified Electricians to join our Property Maintenance team.

• Carry out domestic EICR testing in domestic and non-domestic properties
• Complete electrical repairs, maintenance and installations
• Ensure all work complies with BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations)
• Complete electronic certification in line with British Standards and regulatory requirements
• Deliver excellent customer service at every visit
• Liaise with Line Managers regarding work progress
• Participate in the emergency out-of-hours rota when required

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2361 (Part 1 &
  2) or equivalent
• Proven experience carrying out domestic EICR testing to BS 7671:2018
• Strong knowledge of current IET Wiring Regulations
• Experience in inspection, testing and certification
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• Competence using handheld IT systems
• Logical, methodical fault-finding skills
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Additional skills:

• Ability to carry out minor building and plumbing works associated with electrical tasks
• Flexible approach to meet business needs

The role is subject to a basic DBS check.

• 31 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Health Cash Plan (including child cover)
• Access to private healthcare
• Competitive Aviva pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Salary sacrifices electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Car mileage allowance (where applicable)
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you would like to apply feel free to send your cv to Adam at or call (phone number removed).