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