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Electrician


Job Location:

Northamptonshire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 22 - 22
Experience Required: 0-1years
Posted: 28 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


3-Month Contract with a local authority
Umbrella Rate: 22 per hour umbrella


Summary
  • We are seeking an Electrician to provide operational housing maintenance services across our housing stock. You will undertake a variety of electrical works including remedial repairs void rewires and testing and inspection within the social housing sector.
Responsibilities
  • Carry out electrical remedial works in occupied and void properties including some rewire works.
  • Undertake routine service maintenance testing inspection and planned installation tasks.
  • Complete reports certifications order materials and request follow-on work using mobile electronic devices.
  • Participate in a 1-in-4 out-of-hours call-out rota for emergency responsive services.
  • Comply with safe working practices health and safety policies and asbestos-related responsibilities.
  • Maintain the company vehicle (if used) and ensure all essential PPE and tools are used appropriately.
Experience
  • Practical experience in electrical inspection testing and undertaking remedial works.
  • Desirable: Experience in housing maintenance within the social housing sector.
  • Ability to use electronic devices for reporting and ordering materials.
Qualifications
  • City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1&2 (or equivalent).
  • City and Guilds 2382 18th Edition.
  • City and Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection (or equivalent).
  • Willingness to undertake CAT B asbestos training (or provide certification if already in place).
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8.30-4.30pm Fri 8.30-4pm)
  • Full current driving licence required (Own vehicle beneficial mileage paid)
  • We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
  • This is an onsite role based in Kettering.
  • Call-out rate 17.65 per hour Umbrella.
  • Pay rate 22-27 per hour Umbrella (depending on your experience).



Required Skills:

We are seeking an Electrician to deliver an innovative efficient and customer-focused maintenance service to tenants and external customers. You will support the objective of providing excellent housing maintenance while sustaining high levels of quality and compliance.