Electrician - Social Housing

Electrician Location: Yeovil Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum Contract: Permanent About the role We are looking for a qualified and experienced Electrician to join a property services team in Yeovil, maintaining and improving homes across the local housing stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrician who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, resolving electrical faults efficiently and providing excellent customer service. Key responsibilities Carry out electrical repairs, installations, servicing, inspection and testing across domestic properties. Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, aiming to achieve a first-time fix wherever possible. Undertake rewiring and electrical upgrades, including works associated with kitchen and bathroom programmes. Complete electrical works in both occupied and unoccupied properties. Ensure all work complies with current BS 7671 requirements, health and safety legislation and company procedures. Interpret drawings and specifications, identify material requirements and ensure installations are correctly tested and certified. Communicate professionally with customers, keeping them informed of work progress and any necessary follow-on actions. Maintain accurate records of completed works, inspections and test results. Maintain the company vehicle, carry out safety checks and report any defects promptly. Support apprentices and trainees in developing their practical skills and knowledge. Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota as required. What we're looking for A fully qualified electrician with relevant electrical installation qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 3 or an approved equivalent. City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent inspection and testing qualification. Practical experience of domestic electrical repairs, installations, fault-finding and testing. A sound working knowledge of current BS 7671 wiring regulations. City & Guilds 2394 or 2395, or an equivalent qualification in electrical inspection and testing, would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between customer properties. Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate job records. Strong communication and customer service skills, with a professional and respectful approach when working in residents' homes. A commitment to safe working practices, quality workmanship and achieving high standards. Willingness to undertake a Basic DBS check. What's on offer? Salary of up to £43,000 per annum. The opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of domestic properties. A role where you can make a direct difference to the safety, quality and maintenance of residents' homes. The opportunity to support apprentices and contribute to the wider electrical maintenance team. For more information or to apply, please submit your CV