Electrician required ASAP in Reading

Current Connection Ltd is a well-established, family-run electrical business with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer care. Taking pride in our workmanship, we deliver a wide range of electrical services across domestic, commercial, and social housing sectors. As a close-knit team, we value our people, support professional development, and foster a positive, respectful working environment.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to carry out a wide range of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair works across social housing, domestic properties, and commercial premises within the Berkshire and Hampshire area. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out the majority of work within the social housing sector, in a variety of property types including void and occupied properties.
• Completing electrical works to ensure properties are brought up to and maintained in line with required regulatory and quality standards.
• Undertake electrical installations, maintenance, testing, inspection, and repair works across domestic and commercial environments for other areas of the business.
• Carry out electrical inspections, testing, and certification in line with current regulations (e.g. BS 7671).
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current legislation, industry best practice and company policies.
• Accurately complete job records, reports, and certification in a timely manner.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines and service standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working of a minimum of 2 years as an Electrician in primarily social housing, but also desired domestic, and/or commercial environment experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical regulations and best practices.
• Ability to fault-find and problem-solve effectively.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation inc AM2.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Inspection and Testing) - preferred.
• ECS/CSCS card (desirable).
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience.
• Proven experience in domestic electrical work, ideally within social or residential housing.
• Strong understanding of current electrical safety standards and building regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, professional, and safety-conscious.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard of workmanship.
• Flexible and adaptable to different work environments.
• Forward thinking and planning of material requirement logistics for works scheduled.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

This role offers the opportunity to work across varied sectors, contributing to safe and well-maintained electrical systems for homes and businesses alike. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Relocation assistance to the UK is not provided for this position.

We will provide:

• Competitive salary £43,000 - £48,500 per annum (subject to experience).
• Working hours 40 per week.
• Pension contributions.
• Work van with fuel card.
• 28 days holiday inc bank holidays.
• Wellbeing resources and counselling services.
• Health and safety training.
• Team events.
• Company uniform & PPE provided.
• Career progression opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £43,000.00-£48,500.00 per year
Benefits: Company car, Company pension
Experience: Electrical: 2 years (required)
Language: English (required)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road