DLO Electrician

Southern Housing is looking for a skilled Electrician to join our Direct Services team, delivering a high-quality, resident-focused repairs and maintenance service. You'll play a key role in reactive repairs, inspections, and compliance work across occupied and void properties, helping ensure our residents have safe, well-maintained homes., Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, inspections, testing and surveys in line with regulations and safety standards
Complete work orders and reports accurately using mobile systems
Deliver works within agreed response times and quality standards
Diagnose and rectify faults efficiently, minimising repeat visits
Support emergency call-out services via a fair rota system
Liaise professionally with residents, including those who may be vulnerable
Support team colleagues, including mentoring when required
Ensure tools, stock, and company vehicles are maintained safely and responsibly
Promote health & safety, compliance, equality, diversity and Southern Housing's HEART values

Proven experience in electrical maintenance or installation within housing or a similar environment
Recognised electrical qualifications, including:
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with AM2 / AM2E
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. 2391 or 2395)
Strong working knowledge of building regulations, NICEIC standards and health & safety legislation
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
Excellent communication and customer-focused approach
Willingness to participate in out-of-hours and emergency rotas
Full UK driving licence

Competitive salary
Company van, tools, uniform, fuel card and mobile device
Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional benefits
Pension scheme and life assurance
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The chance to make a real difference to residents' lives