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    Electrician

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    Your Construction Recruitment
    Manchester, City
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    Job Description

    Job Title: Electrician Location: Manchester Salary: 20 to 24 per hour Industry: Social Housing

    Contract: 3 Month Contract

    Our client is a well-established social housing provider committed to delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to residents across Manchester. They pride themselves on providing a reliable, customer-focused service while maintaining excellent standards of safety and workmanship. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with the potential to secure a longer-term contract based on performance.

    Job Overview: We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join our client's maintenance team on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician with a strong background in domestic electrical maintenance and repairs who is looking to work with a respected and growing organisation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Carry out electrical repairs, fault finding, and circuit diagnostics within social housing properties.

    • Complete full and partial rewires to occupied and void properties.

    • Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and company standards.

    • Accurately complete job records and documentation following each visit.

    • Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes and maintain a professional approach at all times.

    Requirements:

    • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).

    • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification and a valid ECS Gold Card.

    • Previous experience within social housing or domestic property maintenance is desirable.

    • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

    • Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

    • Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.

    • Own electrical tools.

    • Must be able to provide recent work references before submission.

    Benefits:

    • Company vehicle provided (subject to a clean UK driving licence).

    • Opportunity to secure a longer-term contract based on performance.

    • 38-hour working week (Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am- 3:30 pm).

    • Overtime Opportunity

    • Immediate start available.

    • Supportive team and structured onboarding process.

    If you are interested in applying for this position and would like to learn more, send your CV in confidence to the team here at YCR , and we will be in touch shortly.

    Location: Manchester Salary: 20 to 24 per hour Industry: Social Housing

    Contract: 3 Month Contract

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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