Electrician

September 19, 2025 | Comments Off on Electrician

Job Title: Electrician - Social Housing

Location: Reading / Oxford
Day Rate: £230-£250 (Contract)

We are currently seeking a qualified NVQ Level 3 Electrician to work on behalf of a leading social housing provider managing over 40,000 properties across the UK. This is a contract position covering the areas of Reading and Oxford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out Inspection & Testing for condition reporting (EICRs) on domestic electrical installations

  • Install smoke and heat alarms in accordance with current regulations

  • Perform fault finding and diagnostics on existing circuits

  • Undertake consumer unit (CCU) upgrades and partial rewires

  • Complete reactive electrical maintenance within occupied and void properties

Essential Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Installation (or equivalent)

  • BS 7671 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

  • Level 3 Inspection & Testing (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)

  • Valid ECS Gold Card

  • Proven experience working in social housing or domestic electrical environments

Additional Information:

  • Day rate: £230-£250, depending on experience and qualifications

  • Contract role with ongoing work

  • Van and fuel card may be provided depending on agreement

  • Immediate start available

Tags: Electrician,Electrical Tester,Social Housing,2391,18th Edition,EICR,Reactive Maintenance,Domestic Electrician,CCU Upgrade,Fault Finding

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