Electrician

  • Fortus Recruitment Group
  • 08/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Electrician Social Housing (Permanent)

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join a well-established social housing contractor covering Bedfordshire.

This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, a company van, fuel card, and the chance to work within a supportive team delivering high-quality electrical services across occupied and void residential properties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of electrical works, ensuring all installations and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) within occupied social housing properties.
  • Complete all associated remedial works identified during EICR testing.
  • Undertake fan installations, including bathroom and kitchen extractor fans.
  • Carry out full and partial rewires of void properties to a high standard.
  • Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
  • Complete responsive maintenance and planned electrical works.
  • Ensure all work complies with the latest BS7671 Wiring Regulations and health & safety legislation.
  • Accurately complete job reports and certification using handheld devices or company systems.
  • Provide excellent customer service while working within tenants' homes.
  • Manage your daily workload effectively and work closely with supervisors and schedulers to ensure work is completed on time.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
  • 2391 Inspection & Testing Qualification (or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Experience carrying out EICRs and remedial works.
  • Experience with fan installations.
  • Experience completing void property rewires.
  • Previous experience working within social housing, domestic maintenance, or property services is highly desirable.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
Personal Attributes
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Professional, reliable, and customer-focused.
  • Committed to delivering work safely and to a high standard.
What's on Offer?
  • £40,000 - £47,000 per annum
  • Company van provided
  • Fuel card supplied
  • Permanent, full-time employment
  • Company uniform and PPE
  • Pension scheme
  • Annual leave entitlement in line with company policy
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Long-term career progression with a reputable social housing contractor

If you are a qualified Electrician with experience in EICRs, remedial works, fan installations, and void property rewires, and you're looking for a secure permanent role with excellent benefits, we'd love to hear from you.