Electrician - Leicester and surrounding Region - £40,762 PA

  • Think Recruitment
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • 24/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Electrician - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance


Coverage Area: South Patch - Leicestershire, Coventry, Hinckley & Northampton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: Up to 49,000 per annum (inclusive of bonus & out-of-hours)
Closing Date: 17 February 2026

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading housing association that is looking to recruit skilled Electricians to join their in-house Repairs & Maintenance team. You'll play a key role in ensuring over 35,000 homes are safe, compliant, and enjoyable places to live.

Working across both occupied and void properties, you'll carry out:

  • Electrical installations
  • Servicing, inspection & testing
  • Fault finding and rectification
  • Planned and reactive maintenance

All work will be completed to a high standard and in line with the latest IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

What's on Offer

  • Basic salary: 40,762 per annum
  • Performance bonus: Up to 5,000 per annum
  • Out-of-hours payments: Average 4,000 per annum
  • Company van & fuel card
  • Power tools, full uniform & PPE
  • Mobile phone & iPad
  • Access to healthcare benefits (Medicash)
  • Employee discount portal covering major brands and retailers
  • Up to 8% pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days within five years
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About You

To be considered, you'll need:

  • Proven experience as an Electrician, ideally within domestic or social housing environments
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Systems or equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2)
  • Inspection & Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382)
  • Strong knowledge of current IET Wiring Regulations
  • A full UK manual driving licence

Please ensure all relevant qualifications are clearly highlighted in your application.

Apply Now

For more information or to apply, contact: Adam Tooley

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