Electrician

  • Daniel Owen Ltd
  • Oakham, Rutland
  • 30/04/2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Electrician - Social Housing (Permanent)
Location: Peterborough - Leicester Patch

We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to join our clients social housing team, covering a regional patch between Peterborough and Leicester. This role is ideal for someone based within the area, as travel across the patch is required (approximately 1.5 hours end-to-end).



The Role

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations within social housing properties, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.



Salary & Benefits

  • 39,000 - 40,000 basic salary
  • 5% annual bonus (paid pro rata each March)
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Company benefits package
  • On-call rota (every6-8 weeks):
    • 100 standby payment
    • 60 per call-out


Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm


Essential Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation including AM2 (practical assessment required)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Full UK driving licence:
    • Maximum 5 penalty points
    • No driving bans in the last 5 years
  • Ability to pass a basic DBS check


Desirable (Not Essential)

  • City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)
  • Candidates with City & Guilds qualifications pre-2002 will be considered (post-2002 must hold NVQ Level 3)

If you're a qualified electrician looking for a stable, permanent role with excellent benefits and a supportive team, we would like to hear from you.