Domestic Electrician – Social Housing in Birmingham

Domestic Electrician – Social Housing in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time No working from home possible
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Electrician - £38,000–£41,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card

The Role is offered by Winner Recruitment to a well‑established building maintenance company. We require a skilled, safety‑driven Electrician capable of delivering high‑quality electrical installations, servicing, and maintenance across Planned Works, Voids, and Responsive Maintenance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and installations within domestic and commercial properties.
  • Deliver works across voids and planned programmes, including rewires, consumer unit replacements, smoke alarms, ventilation fans, shower circuits and general remedials.
  • Attend responsive maintenance call‑outs, diagnosing faults and ensuring safe isolation and first‑time resolution.
  • Conduct inspection and testing, completing EICRs and associated remedial works.
  • Ensure all works comply with BS7671 (current IET Wiring Regulations).
  • Maintain accurate records via PDA/mobile device, including certification, materials and time tracking.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, clients and colleagues to ensure excellent service delivery.
  • Liaise with Electrical Supervisors regarding technical issues, materials and job progress.
  • Carry out on‑site risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.
  • Comply with all Health & Safety, environmental and company policies.
  • Support and mentor apprentices or junior electricians where required.
  • Participate in the out‑of‑hours call‑out rota on a rotational basis.

What We Require

  • Proven experience as a qualified Electrician within domestic repairs, maintenance or social housing.
  • NVQ Level3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (City & Guilds).
  • 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.
  • 2391 or 2394/2395 testing & inspection qualification.
  • Experience with electrical heating systems (panel and storage heaters).
  • Knowledge of electric cookers and cooking circuits.
  • Strong ability to carry out installations, testing and fault finding independently.
  • Excellent understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including safe isolation.
  • Confident communicator with a professional approach to customer interaction.
  • Competent using PDA/mobile job management systems.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Must hold (or be eligible for) SC clearance and meet BPSS requirements.

Desirable

  • Experience within Planned Works, Voids or Responsive Maintenance environments.
  • Background working with MOD, local authority or housing association contracts.
  • Additional certifications such as Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height or Manual Handling.
  • Knowledge of PAS2035/2038 retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
  • Experience mentoring apprentices or supporting team development.

Personal Attributes

  • Professional, polite and customer‑focused.
  • Reliable, punctual and self‑motivated.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach.
  • Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You?

  • £38,000–£41,000
  • 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • PDA and uniform provided
  • Long‑service awards
  • Perkbox benefits (free coffees, cinema tickets, retail discounts and more)
  • 1 paid volunteer day per year
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Contact Details:

WINNER FM Recruitment Team