Electrical Technician (Compliance Testing)

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Location: Chesham, High Wycombe + travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding counties.
Salary: £44,819 + Excellent Benefits
Van & Fuel Card included for business usage.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, were 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 weve 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, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.

About the Role/team

Were excited to offer newly created permanent opportunities for Electrical Technicians (Compliance Testing) to join our EICR/Compliance Testing team. This mobile role covers our property portfolio across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and surrounding counties. As part of the role, you'll be provided with a van and a fuel card for business usage.

Youll play a key role in ensuring 100% electrical compliance across our homes. From EICRs and emergency lighting tests to repairs and partial rewires, youll help us maintain safe, high-quality living environments for our residents, all while delivering a first-time fix approach and excellent customer care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Complete installations, servicing, repairs, and partial rewires in domestic properties
• Perform annual emergency lighting tests and other compliance duties
• Deliver a first-time fix service with minimal disruption to residents
• Maintain accurate documentation and job records
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and internal procedures
• Represent SettleParadigm professionally in residents homes

What Were Looking For

Must haves:

• Extensive experience in domestic installations, inspections, fault finding, servicing, and repairs
• Strong understanding of construction, building regulations, and health & safety
• Excellent communication skills for resident and colleague interactions
• Full valid UK manual driving licence
• Essential certifications:

• City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 and 3 (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition
• NVQ Level 3
• Minimum 1 years experience in inspection and testing
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in inspection and testing

For added brilliance:

• Confidence in working independently across a mobile patch
• Passion for maintaining safe, compliant homes for residents
• Experience within Social Housing / Local Authority properties.

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, 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: £44,819
• 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:

• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. xbpsjku

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