Electrician
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.