Maintenance Electrician

Job Description:

Domestic Electrician – Job Description

This is working at a HMP - Security clearance will be processed upon successful application and interview

39 hours per week, weekend working 1 in 3

Main Purpose

To install, maintain, service and repair electrical installations, circuits and wiring systems within domestic properties. This includes testing, inspecting, fault finding, full rewires, upgrades and general electrical maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect electrical installations in domestic properties in accordance with current wiring regulations.
• Maintain, repair and upgrade electrical installations as required.
• Replace circuits and consumer units, including full rewiring of properties.
• Follow all Health & Safety legislation, safe working practices and internal procedures.
• Adhere to all operational instructions and requirements from management teams.
• Deliver electrical repairs, testing and remedial works in both occupied and void properties.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours callout rota when required.

Relationships

External

• Members of the public
• Client operational staff

Internal

• Tradespersons
• Scheduling coordinators
• Reports to: Housing Services Team Leaders
• Direct reports: None

Person Requirements

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or 2394/2395 equivalent
• City & Guilds 2382 Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2360/2351 or NVQ equivalent
• Part P qualification (desirable)
• Asbestos Awareness
• City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing
• Full UK driving licence

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Effective time management

Basic computer literacy

Understanding of Health & Safety, method statements and risk assessments

Accurate measuring and scoping of works

Ability to test, fault‑find and install electrical systems in domestic properties

Experience

Ideally two years of relevant electrical experience

Time‑served electrical apprenticeship

Strong technical capability within domestic electrical environments

Personal Attributes

Enthusiastic and self‑motivated

Punctual and conscientious

Able to work independently

Strong problem‑solving skills

Good understanding of industry best practice