Electrician - £37,538 - Sunderland

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 requiredWhat 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 needsThe 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 or call (phone number removed)

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