About the Role

Southern Housing is looking for a skilled Electrician to join our Direct Services team, delivering a high‑quality, resident‑focused repairs and maintenance service. You’ll play a key role in reactive repairs, inspections, and compliance work across occupied and void properties, helping ensure our residents have safe, well‑maintained homes.

You’ll work as part of a dedicated team but will be trusted to manage your own workload efficiently, always aiming for a first‑time fix and excellent customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, inspections, testing and surveys in line with regulations and safety standards

* Complete work orders and reports accurately using mobile systems

* Deliver works within agreed response times and quality standards

* Diagnose and rectify faults efficiently, minimising repeat visits

* Support emergency call‑out services via a fair rota system

* Liaise professionally with residents, including those who may be vulnerable

* Support team colleagues, including mentoring when required

* Ensure tools, stock, and company vehicles are maintained safely and responsibly

* Promote health & safety, compliance, equality, diversity and Southern Housing’s HEART values

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience in electrical maintenance or installation within housing or a similar environment

* Recognised electrical qualifications, including:

* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with AM2 / AM2E

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

* Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. 2391 or 2395)

* Strong working knowledge of building regulations, NICEIC standards and health & safety legislation

* Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

* Excellent communication and customer‑focused approach

* Willingness to participate in out‑of‑hours and emergency rotas

* Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

* Competitive salary

* Company van, tools, uniform, fuel card and mobile device

* Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional benefits

* Pension scheme and life assurance

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* The chance to make a real difference to residents’ lives

Additional Information

* The role requires a basic DBS check

* Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required