Electrician

Location: Oldbury

Electrician Office location :
Chesham / High Wycombe Current area of work: HP, UB, SL postcodes (South Bucks/Middlesex). Mobile role :
Travel across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties Fully branded company van and fuel card provided for business use Contract :
Permanent Hours : 40 per week, 08:00 - 17:00 Monday
- Friday Salary : £47,261  Excellent Benefits Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At Settle Paradigm, we're proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build.

Through our merger we've brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we'd love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we're building a better future.

About the role We are recruiting three Electricians to join our Repairs and Maintenance service. You will carry out electrical repairs, testing, fault finding, installations and maintenance across our homes and communal areas. The role is hands-on, mobile and focused on delivering safe, compliant and high-quality electrical work with a strong emphasis on right-first-time delivery and positive resident outcomes. You'll work both on your own and as part of a team, carrying out repairs, preparing empty homes for new residents, completing planned maintenance work, and carrying out electrical safety checks.

You'll be provided with a mobile phone and tablet to receive your jobs, update progress throughout the day, and record any certificates or paperwork needed for completed work. Current area of work: HP, UB, SL postcodes (South Bucks/Middlesex). Areas we also cover:
Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire and surrouding counties. Key responsibilities Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, fault finding, testing and installation work across residential and communal areas Complete all electrical work to a high standard, unsupervised, and in line with BS 7671 and organisational requirements Diagnose electrical faults and determine appropriate remedial actions, escalating complex issues when needed Complete all required certification accurately and on time, including minor works, installation and periodic testing documentation Manage work orders proactively, including follow-on works, cancellations and changes in status Identify and report unsafe installations, compliance concerns or risks Maintain van stock, record material usage and ensure efficient use of resources Provide clear updates and reports for outstanding or non-completed works Communicate effectively with residents, keeping them informed of works and access requirements Ensure work areas are left safe, clean and tidy on completion Drive company vehicles safely and maintain them in a clean, roadworthy condition Our expectations High quality workmanship delivered consistently across all repair types Reduced defects, recalls and follow-on works Positive customer satisfaction and strong right-first-time performance Efficient completion of works within agreed timescales Accurate and timely updates on PDA and systems Strong compliance with health and safety, BS 7671 and organisational policies Proactive identification and resolution of issues About you

Essential Criteria Significant experience carrying out electrical repairs, installations, testing and inspection Experience diagnosing and resolving electrical faults Experience working in responsive repairs or maintenance, ideally within social housing Strong technical knowledge of domestic and communal electrical systems Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work Up-to-date knowledge of BS 7671 and electrical safety standards Ability to complete electrical certification accurately Good communication and customer service skills Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment Competent using PDAs, mobile working tools and repairs management systems NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (or equivalent) with AM2 where required OR ECS Gold…