Electrician - £37,538 - Sunderland

  • Think Recruitment
  • Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
  • 17/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Qualified Electrician - Property Maintenance for a reputable housing association in Sunderland

Join a Reputable Housing Association Making a Real Difference

We are a values-driven, charitable housing association committed to making a lasting difference in Sunderland. Every day, we provide more than 60,000 people with homes they are proud to call their own.


Everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford.

We invest millions each year to maintain safe, high-quality homes and play an active role in addressing the UK housing crisis by building modern, energy-efficient homes for rent across the city.

If you are passionate about your trade and want to contribute to thriving communities, we would love to hear from you
Salary: 37,538 per annum
36 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Early Finish Fridays

The Opportunity

Due to continued investment and expansion, we are recruiting qualified Electricians to join our Property Maintenance team.

Working across Sunderland, you will:

  • Carry out domestic EICR testing in domestic and non-domestic properties
  • Complete electrical repairs, maintenance and installations
  • Ensure all work complies with BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations)
  • Complete electronic certification in line with British Standards and regulatory requirements
  • Deliver excellent customer service at every visit
  • Liaise with Line Managers regarding work progress
  • Participate in the emergency out-of-hours rota when required

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
  • NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2361 (Part 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Proven experience carrying out domestic EICR testing to BS 7671:2018
  • Strong knowledge of current IET Wiring Regulations
  • Experience in inspection, testing and certification
  • Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations
  • Competence using handheld IT systems
  • Logical, methodical fault-finding skills
  • City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Additional skills:

  • Ability to carry out minor building and plumbing works associated with electrical tasks
  • Flexible approach to meet business needs

The role is subject to a basic DBS check

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our people with excellent benefits and genuine work-life balance:

  • 31 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Free Health Cash Plan (including child cover)
  • Access to private healthcare
  • Competitive Aviva pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
  • Salary sacrifices electric vehicle scheme
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave
  • Car mileage allowance (where applicable)
  • Life assurance (3x annual salary)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you would like to apply feel free to send your cv to Adam at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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