Electrician

Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

We are looking for an experience Electrician (Empty Homes) to join us on a permanent basis, to carry out Electrical maintenance, installation and repair works to Eastlight properties, and any other duties including multi skilling works associated with your core trade. 

As an Electrician, you will: 

Work in a safe, professional, and courteous manner, ensuring that all works are carried out with all due regard to the Health and Safety of all persons that may be affected by the works. 

Proven experience in all aspects of repairs, fault finding, domestic electrical testing and earthing arrangements. 

Undertake the duties and responsibilities of the post and ensure compliance with our Health & Safety Policy, Risk Assessments, Safe Working Practices, COSHH Assessments and all relevant Health & Safety Regulations. 

Advise of any area of work that requires a Health and Safety re – assessment. 

Advise our customers of the work to be carried out in their properties and to treat them and their property with respect to ensure excellent customer service is delivered. 

Please note - A City & Guilds Level 3 and/or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations and current wiring regulations (18th Edition) & a Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role. 

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will also be required to work in surrounding areas. You will be provided with an Eastlight van and power tools to work effectively. 

Benefits and Compensation

• £37,008 per annum
• 37 hours permanent contract
• Power tools provided + £75 annually towards your hand tools
• Company van & mileage provided
• 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Must Haves

• Clean UK Driving Licence
• Role Specific Qualifications or Cards if required
• Customer facing experience (if in Responsive Repairs Team)

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 3 May 2026 @ 23:59 

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 8 or 11 May 2026 in person at Marks Tey Hub.

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.