About the Role Electrician 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 Electrician *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 Electrician *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