Electrical Support Technician

Location: Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

Planned Works Electrical Support Technician Salary: £34,938  Excellent Benefits Office Locations:
Chesham & Wooburn Green, High Wycombe Location of Work:
Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding counties.

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

42.5 hours per week (08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday) Vacancies:
Five newly created roles available Included:
Company Van & Fuel Card (Business usage only) Kick-start your electrical career with one of the regions most exciting housing providers At Settle Paradigm, were proud to be 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 weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, helping us make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve. Were now launching five brand-new Planned Works Electrical Support Technician roles , a fantastic opportunity for people with electrical experience who want to grow, learn and develop alongside qualified electricians. If youve been waiting for a chance to step up, gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career in electrical installation, this is it.

About the Role As a Planned Works Electrical Support Technician, youll work directly alongside a qualified electrician to support the delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across our homes. This is a hands-on, practical role where youll assist with strip-outs, cable routing, containment installation, basic electrical preparation and other enabling tasks. Youll learn on the job, develop your skills and play a key part in ensuring safe, high-quality installations in residents homes.

This is the perfect role for an electrical mate, improver or someone with early electrical experience who wants to progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical support Assist the qualified electrician with first-fix and second-fix tasks Install basic electrical accessories and containment (pattress boxes, back boxes, conduit, trunking) Help with cable pulling, routing and preparation Prepare tools, materials and work areas Support testing activities (e.g., recording readings as instructed) Strip-outs & enabling works Carry out safe strip-outs of old kitchen and bathroom fittings Chase walls for cable routes under guidance Lift floorboards, create access points and remove redundant cabling Complete basic making-good tasks Keep work areas tidy, safe and organised Working in occupied homes Work respectfully and professionally in residents homes Protect surfaces and property using dust sheets and coverings Communicate politely about noise, access and power interruptions Report safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately Health, safety & compliance Follow safe isolation, PPE, RAMS and site safety rules Use hand and power tools safely and within competence Report hazards, near-misses and unsafe conditions Maintain a safe and tidy work environment at all times Documentation & customer service Complete paperwork accurately Communicate clearly with electricians, colleagues and residents Follow procedures for vehicles, PPE, uniform and equipment Represent Settle Paradigm positively at all times

What Were Looking For Must haves:
City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent introductory electrical qualification Experience as an electrical mate, improver or in a construction trade Basic understanding of domestic electrical systems Ability to use hand and power tools safely Experience assisting with first-fix, second-fix or electrical preparation Experience working in occupied homes or customer-facing environments Awareness of PPE and hazard identification Ability to follow instructions and work safely Good literacy and numeracy Full valid driving licence Strong customer-focused approach Ability to manage time and follow schedules Full manual driving licence Able to work independently and as part of a team Nice to haves:
Experience installing trunking, conduit, pattress boxes or containment Experience in social housing refurbishment environments Clean driving licence Benefits At Settle Paradigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. annual salary: £34,938  Excellent Benefits 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 thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to…