DLO Electrician (Hampshire)

Job title

DLO Electrician (Hampshire)

Job Category

Trades & Operatives

Hours per week

40

Location

Mount Pleasant Office, 251 Mount Lane, Bracknell, Hampshire, RG12 9AB, 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