DLO Electrician (Brighton)
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £148.05 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: DLO Electrician (Brighton)
Job Category: Trades & Operatives
Hours per week: 40
Location: Courtney King House, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AP, Southern Housing
Pay: £148.05 per day
Electrician
Location: Regional – Southern Housing operating areas
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits and company van
About the Role
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.
You’ll work as part of a dedicated team but will be trusted to manage your own workload efficiently, always aiming for a first time fix and excellent customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
• 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
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance or installation within housing or a similar environment
• Recognised electrical qualifications, including:
o NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with AM2 / AM2E
o 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
o 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
What We Offer
• 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
Additional Information
• The role requires a basic DBS check
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required
Job Category: Trades & Operatives
Hours per week: 40
Location: Courtney King House, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AP, Southern Housing
Pay: £148.05 per day
Electrician
Location: Regional – Southern Housing operating areas
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits and company van
About the Role
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.
You’ll work as part of a dedicated team but will be trusted to manage your own workload efficiently, always aiming for a first time fix and excellent customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
• 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
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance or installation within housing or a similar environment
• Recognised electrical qualifications, including:
o NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with AM2 / AM2E
o 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
o 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
What We Offer
• 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
Additional Information
• The role requires a basic DBS check
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required