Electrician - Social Housing


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£42,564 - £42,564
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Havant, PO9 2AX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

We are a well-established Social Housing provider with national coverage and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Our services include responsive repairs, maintenance, and improvements that keep residential properties safe, efficient, and well-maintained. We pride ourselves on delivering fast, reliable support that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Your new role

This position is based in Havant and covers Portsmouth PO postcodes. You'll work 39 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:00-16:30, Fri 8:00-15:30) completing responsive electrical repairs and maintenance in residential properties, ensuring homes are safe and up to standard.A company van, PPE and fuel card will be provided for travel, but you'll need to supply your own tools. All necessary consumables will be covered by the business.

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for a skilled Electrician with a strong customer-first mindset. Who has the following:

City & Guilds 236 Pt 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in domestic and commercial electrical work, including testing and maintenance up to 230v/415v

Ability to complete and record certifications accurately

Skill in interpreting technical data and drawings

Experience in performance-driven customer service environments

Solid understanding of Health & Safety practices

Desirable extras:

Experience completing EICRs

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

Please note: A basic DBS check will be required (covered by the company).

What you'll get in return

We value your work and reward your commitment with:

£41,229 annual salary

£525 per week for out-of-hours call-outs (1 in every 4/5 weeks)

Permanent full-time contract

Company sick pay and life insurance

Up to 9% matched pension contributions

Access to lifestyle benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme and discounts across retailers and leisure services

Simply Health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Programme ...and more

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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