Electrician (Dorset Region)

About the role

Magna Housing is looking for a customer-oriented, motivated Electrician to join its Asset Investment & Delivery team. The role is field-based with regular travel across all Magna sites in Dorset, and is permanent. You will work with a van, tools and a supportive team to keep homes safe and deliver quality electrical services.

Key responsibilities

• Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) as part of a five-year inspection cycle, and carry out electrical testing and remedial works so properties stay safe, compliant and fit for occupation under Part P and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
• Deliver electrical inspection, testing, repair and installation services, supporting planned improvement programmes while maintaining compliance, safety and good customer service.
• Support planned maintenance and improvement programmes, including kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, heating system upgrades and communal lighting upgrades.
• Work closely with other trades to deliver refurbished homes to agreed Magna standards.
• Record and document all work accurately in the company's IT systems to comply with the NICEIC Competent Person Scheme.
• Join the out-of-hours on-call rota approximately once every 10 weeks, with a standby allowance.

Required profile

• Full qualification with an NVQ level 3, preferably 18th edition; City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• Legal right to work and reside in the UK without employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, IT literacy and a customer-focused approach.
• A basic background in domestic properties is advantageous, but training and support are offered to others.

What we offer

• Salary of up to £43,450 per year, plus benefits and allowances.
• Annual leave starting at 5 weeks plus bank holidays, increasing over the first five years.
• Paid sick pay and a pension scheme with employer matching up to 8%.
• Learning and development support, and a paid day a year to volunteer.
• Enhanced parental leave depending on length of service.
• Access to a wellbeing portal, employee assistance, a health cash plan and discounts on entertainment and shops.
• Interest-free loan of up to £1,000 for house moving costs after one year, and a credit union partnership.
• 45p per mile for your own vehicle, and flexible working depending on the role.