Electrician
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,000 to £43,670 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Location: | Devon, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sovereign Network Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6295 |
Summary
Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.
We are one of the largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 84,000 homes and over 210,000 customers across London and the South.
We're currently recruiting for a qualified Electrician to join the Property Team in our Devon locality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.
You'll also benefit from:
£335 yearly Tool Allowance
Uniform & PPE
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
A van and fuel card for business travel
iPhone and iPad
Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
Life cover 4 x annual salary
SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.
What you'll do:
As an Electrician you will carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team. In this role you will be predominantly working in our planned team carrying out Rewires and Heating upgrades.
Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team
Undergo responsive repairs and works within our planned teams in line with work schedules, Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations and to SNG's established standard procedures.
Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
Estimate, requisition and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and spares to ensure that appropriate satisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and Health and Safety at Work regulations.
Apply your knowledge and skills to record and report on status and condition of electrical services equipment via periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.
What you'll need:
You should have experience within a similar role, or from within the Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 ideally with your 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect.
Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
Enjoy working as part of a team.
This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!
Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.
This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.
We are one of the largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 84,000 homes and over 210,000 customers across London and the South.
We're currently recruiting for a qualified Electrician to join the Property Team in our Devon locality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.
You'll also benefit from:
£335 yearly Tool Allowance
Uniform & PPE
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
A van and fuel card for business travel
iPhone and iPad
Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
Life cover 4 x annual salary
SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.
What you'll do:
As an Electrician you will carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team. In this role you will be predominantly working in our planned team carrying out Rewires and Heating upgrades.
Carry out routine testing of electrical services equipment and repairs in our customers' homes as part of our Electrical Team
Undergo responsive repairs and works within our planned teams in line with work schedules, Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) wiring regulations and to SNG's established standard procedures.
Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
Estimate, requisition and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and spares to ensure that appropriate satisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and Health and Safety at Work regulations.
Apply your knowledge and skills to record and report on status and condition of electrical services equipment via periodic inspection sheets and minor works/installation certificates.
What you'll need:
You should have experience within a similar role, or from within the Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 ideally with your 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect.
Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
Enjoy working as part of a team.
This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!
Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.
This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.
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