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Posted 30 July, 2026

Electrician

Fortus Recruitment
Exeter, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Electrician – Social Housing (Permanent) Location: Worthing and Surrounding areasSalary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annumJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeBenefits: Company Van & Fuel Card ProvidedThe Role We are recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join a well-established social housing contractor covering Worthing and surrounding areas.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 Installation2391 Inspection & Testing Qualification (or equivalent)18th Edition Wiring RegulationsExperience 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 - £42,000 per annumCompany van providedFuel card suppliedPermanent, full-time employmentCompany uniform and PPEPension schemeElectrical tester kitAnnual leave entitlement in line with company policyOngoing training and development opportunitiesLong-term career progression with a reputable social housing contractorIf you are a qualified Electrician and interested please call George on 07852 543 549.TPBN1_UKTJ