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Electrician

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Posting date: 25 November 2025
Salary: £40,600 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 December 2025
Location: Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1PU
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 4160893347_1764078289

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Summary

ELECTRICIAN Operational Hub: Slough, Berkshire Position Summary

We are actively seeking an experienced, certified Electrician with a strong background in testing and compliance to join our essential services team, focusing primarily on the Slough district. This position is vital for maintaining the safety and condition of our housing stock, requiring expertise in electrical installation, fault rectification, and mandatory safety certifications.

Key Accountabilities

  • Statutory Inspection and Verification:

    • Manage and execute the established 5-year cyclical testing programme across all residential units and shared communal areas.

    • Complete thorough Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), accurately identifying and promptly carrying out necessary remedial works.

    • Perform initial verification, testing, and sign-off on all new circuits, installations, and system modifications.

  • Maintenance and Asset Improvement:

    • Deliver efficient reactive repairs, diagnosing and resolving electrical faults in resident homes quickly and safely.

    • Execute all required electrical works and safety checks within vacant properties ('Voids') to ensure swift re-letting compliance.

    • Support planned maintenance schemes, including installation work for kitchen, bathroom, and heating system upgrades.

    • Maintain, service, and upgrade communal lighting and power supplies.

  • Quality and Documentation:

    • Ensure all work meets the rigorous standards set by the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

    • Accurately complete all necessary digital certification and documentation (using NICEIC-compliant software or equivalent).

    • Maintain precise and complete electronic records of inspections, testing data, and maintenance activities.

Essential Candidate Requirements

Applicants must possess the following qualifications, which are prerequisites for the role:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance (or an equivalent recognised apprenticeship).

  • Current certification to the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-18 or equivalent).

  • AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2) Certificate - A mandatory qualification.

  • A recognised formal qualification in Electrical Inspection, Testing and Certification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or the combined 2394/2395).

  • Proven practical experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis within a domestic environment.

  • A current, full UK Driving Licence.

  • Previous experience within the social housing or facilities management sector is highly beneficial.

Benefits and Support

  • Competitive salary and remuneration package.

  • A fully equipped company van is provided (includes security storage, inverter, and trade racking).

  • Company fuel card, mobile phone, and work tablet supplied.

  • Full corporate uniform and all essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

  • The main area of operation is Slough, with occasional flexibility required to support surrounding patches (including Bracknell, Reading, etc.).

Tool Requirement: The successful candidate is responsible for supplying their own complete set of professional electrical hand tools and portable power tools.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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